Exploiters, traffickers, groomers and abusers make their way into unguarded entry points of our communities. By Dionne Joseph Ever heard of impetigo? As a foster mom with children in daycare, impetigo is a common nuisance. […]
By Farrah Mina During her senior year of high school, Madelyne Yang sat down with her counselor to strategize about college applications. Together, the pair identified Augsburg University, a private institution in Minneapolis, as a […]
By Valarie Edwards Documentary filmmaker Yusef Presley was just 5 when he was separated from his sister, 7-year-old Khalia. The two initially entered foster care in the same family, but were later separated. Presley was […]
By Rachel Bithell The adage “It takes a village to raise a child” is especially relevant to children in kinship or foster care. As a resource parent, your village will expand to include the professionals […]
All responses taken from our Facebook groups: Foster Parenting Toolbox and Kinship Parenting Group. Entering a new home can be overwhelming and scary for a child of any age. We asked current foster, adoptive and […]
Excerpt of an interview with reporter Nancy Marie Spears for The Imprint In her new memoir, author Sandy White Hawk writes of her abusive adoptive home and how she went on to empower other adoptees across […]
by Kai Joseph Foster care is grueling, emotional and overall just a huge bumpy roller coaster, yet it’s such a beautiful thing no matter the outcome. Foster care has made me into a better sister […]
by Valarie Edwards Each morning, Richmond, Virginia resident Patrice Hazelwood rises before 5 to spend about an hour in prayer and meditation. The stillness of early mornings are “me-time” for the foster and adoptive mother […]
All responses taken from our Facebook groups: Foster Parenting Toolbox and Kinship Parenting Group. Grief can be hard to process and work through for anyone, but especially children. We asked current foster, adoptive and kinship […]
All responses taken from our Facebook groups: Foster Parenting Toolbox and Kinship Parenting Group. Do you have a middle school-aged child who is a reluctant reader? We asked current foster, adoptive and kinship parents what […]
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