SaySo is pleased to announce that on August 10, 2015, Carmelita Coleman joined us as SaySo’s executive director. SaySo is a statewide association made up […]
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Parenting a Child with FASD
When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, it can harm her developing baby’s brain, even before she realizes she is pregnant. This can result in Fetal […]
Read moreWitnessing a Change in Foster CareReflections from Foster Care Alumni
On July 2, 2015, the Governor signed a new law called the Foster Care Family Act (SB 423). Governor McCrory asked that SaySo be represented […]
Read moreNavigating Reasonable and Prudent ParentingPromoting normalcy for young people in foster care
by Teresa Strom For years, many young people in foster care have been prevented from participating in everyday activities essential for their development and for […]
Read moreWhen a Parent is Incarcerated: A Primer for Social Workers and Foster Parentsby Melissa Radcliff
“I guess some caseworkers assume your mom is a bad person when they hear she’s incarcerated. But they should keep an open mind and remember […]
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