Hello foster, adoptive, and kindship families. How can we help you? In October, Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina (FFA-NC) established 1-800-578-7770, a toll-free number […]
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Are there resources to help me promote learning for the preschoolers in my care?
What a great question—the early years are critical! Experiences during early childhood shape the structure of the brain in important ways. This means that while […]
Read moreCompassionate SchoolsA trauma-informed initiative
by John McMahon • Trauma is a common experience for American children. According to one study, by age 16, two-thirds of children in the U.S. […]
Read moreEducational Advocacy Resources
by Bob DeMarco • There are several organizations out there that have published materials my family have found useful in working with schools. I’d like […]
Read moreExtracurriculars Can Make a Big Difference for Kids in Foster Care
by Claudia Kearney • We all remember the moment that special extracurricular activity caught our attention. The moment we knew we wanted to do it […]
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