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 […]
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Navigating 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 […]
Read moreShelby and Me: A Resource for Maintainign ConnectionsBook Review
Every once in a while someone will come up with a new take on a classic dish, dramatically improving something we thought we knew all […]
Read moreMaintaining Connections…Perspectives from Youth in Foster Care
In the last issue of Fostering Perspectives we asked young people in foster care “Who has tried to help you stay connected to your parents […]
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