by Dionne Joseph The word “foster” has Germanic and Old English origins. It simply means to nourish. As a foster parent for more than six years, I believe foster parenting is about nourishing children and […]
Seen Out Loud Host Matt Anderson shares personal stories of families who‘ve been involved in the child welfare system. Through deep conversations with people with lived experience, the podcast explores how the child welfare system […]
by Sweetiele Moon Annual data from the federal government reveals only 49% of foster children are reunited with their families. As a former foster youth my family has experienced many difficulties post-reunification. Unfortunately, stories like […]
By John Kelly, Senior Editor for The Imprint Mail to: [email protected] Each year, the Department of Health and Human Services provides a data picture on abuse and neglect, and on the youth who experience foster […]
Single foster parent Debbie Ausburn has a 40-year career working with at-risk youth and the organizations that serve them. Now, Ausburn has put together a book detailing what she’s learned working with young people and […]
A look at how some kinship families are faring as National Kinship Awareness Month gets underway. by Valarie Edwards Twelve years ago, life changed for 68-year-old Danny Baker, and his 67-year-old wife Angie, when their […]
A show about all things child welfare, dependency, adoption and foster care. Hosted by foster parents and therapists the podcast dives into a variety of topics based on their experiences working with children in the […]
By Valarie Edwards Single foster dad Kevin Gerdes relies on his faith and friends to get through the tough parenting times. “My church is there for me. I’m a big believer in prayer and the […]
By Carrie Dahlin One of the conflicting aspects of fostering can be knowing when to use your voice, how to speak up for the children in your care and when to embrace your emotions or […]
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