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When All Else Fails, Listen

When All Else Fails, Listen

It can be difficult to find the right words, especially when interacting with foster parents, the children they care for, and the many others who may be involved in the foster care journey. Foster care placements can be complex situations, with complicated dynamics...
Aging Out of Foster Care

Aging Out of Foster Care

As we explained earlier this month, foster care is a short-term arrangement while permanent solutions are developed for the well-being of a child. But what if you are no longer a child while living in this short term arrangement? What does it mean to โ€˜age outโ€™ of...
Touch Points for Support

Touch Points for Support

Children who have been removed from their homes are cared for by foster parentsโ€ฆ but who supports the foster parents? Perhaps that is a role that you can play! Many challenges come along with foster care. There is a roller coaster of ups and downs for the children,...
National Foster Care Month

National Foster Care Month

May is National Foster Care Month. What is Foster Care? It is the system that we established in the United States to provide a temporary home for children who, for their own protection, have been removed from the care of their family of origin. It is a common...
Journey through Child Welfare Law: Part 5

Journey through Child Welfare Law: Part 5

As we conclude our month-long exploration of the evolution of child welfare policies in the United States, it’s only fitting to shine a spotlight on one of the most impactful pieces of legislation in recent years: the Family First Prevention Services Act of 2018...