By Melissa Love, MA What does child advocacy look like? When the Department of Social Services (DSS) files a petition in court alleging that a […]
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Nurturing Reunited Families: The Journey of Fostering After Reunification
By Tatenda Perry, MSW, LCSW Fostering a child is a noble and rewarding endeavor that often leads to profound bonds formed between foster parents and […]
Read moreNurturing Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Foster Care Through Understanding
by Laurel Powell, MS According to a recent study of 2016 Medicaid claims, nearly 10% of youth in foster care are found to have an […]
Read moreResiliency in Child Welfare
Every day in North Carolina there are countless examples of resiliency being shown by children, youth, families, resource parents, and professionals. The majority of these […]
Read moreA readers asks…Can you provide additional information regarding the Youth and Young Adult Strategic Planning Sessions?
The John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program, known as LINKS in North Carolina, assists current and former eligible foster care youth and young adults […]
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