One way to understand the development of resilience is to visualize a balance scale or seesaw (see figure below). Protective experiences and coping skills on […]
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Promoting the resilience of young people in foster care
Two brothers, close in age, had the same difficult childhood. They experienced physical and sexual abuse and lived in violent neighborhoods. Both their parents struggled […]
Read moreAnnouncing fosteringNC.orgA new learning site for North Carolina’s foster and adoptive parents and kinship caregivers
In March 2017 the NC Division of Social Services launched fosteringNC.org, a learning site for our state’s resource parents. This site features: On-Demand Courses. Available […]
Read moreHelp Us Find Families for these Children
For more information on the following children or adoption in general, call the NC Kids Adoption and Foster Care Network at 1-877-NCKIDS-1 Zalyn (age 8) […]
Read moreHow can I maintain sibling connections?A reader asks ...
The young man in my care has sisters and brothers who are placed elsewhere. How can I help him keep up a meaningful connection with […]
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