As Josh Shipp puts it, “Statistically, I am supposed to be dead, in jail, or homeless. At 14, I’d been kicked out of so many […]
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Social connections help youth in foster care thrive
Young people in foster care struggle with trauma and other challenges. For many, a bright and happy future is not guaranteed. One way to protect […]
Read moreReflections on Resource Parents, Firearms, and Child Safety
A few years back our family was rocked by the suicide of two teenage boys within 24 hours of each other. In both cases, the […]
Read morePreventing suicide among children in foster care
by Jodi Flick Suicide among young people in foster care is uncommon, but it does happen—even in young children. What can we do to reduce […]
Read moreForging a healthier social climate by addressing bullying
by Trishana Jones, MSW, North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence Treating others with fairness and compassion helps us build healthy relationships and improves how we […]
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