by Donna Foster • One thing children and youth say about being in foster care is that adults talk about their lives and make plans […]
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Resource parents can support families and maintain connections — even during a pandemic
This spring, most of us have been thrown for a loop by COVID-19 and the steps our society is taking to reduce its impact. Here […]
Read moreFoster care as a support to families, not a substitute for parents
The theme of this issue of Fostering Perspectives is “foster care as a support for families, not a substitute for parents.” Foster care is intended […]
Read moreNC’s Child Welfare System: An Introduction for Kin Caregivers
Because the child welfare system is complex, it can be frustrating even for those who work in it. For kinship caregivers, who often find themselves […]
Read moreHoliday Tips for Kinship Caregivers
by Gina Brown • Be it Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or whatever your family holiday tradition is, your first year as a kinship care provider may […]
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