by Jamie Barricelli Raising teenage siblings can be an incredibly challenging task, especially when circumstances force you to transition from a sister role to that […]
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Supporting Children and Youth of Incarcerated Parents
“I got to spend the day with my hero.” How a little boy answered when asked, “What did you like best about the day?” His […]
Read moreBuilding a Network of Support for Youth in Care from Someone with Lived Experience
Developing a support network is a key element to successfully transition into adulthood for any youth who has had to experience substitute care, like me.My […]
Read moreCreating Supportive Homes for LGBTQ+ Youth
Research has shown that LGBTQ+ youth are over- represented in the foster care system. This means that the percentage of youth in foster care who […]
Read moreProfessional Parenting and Innovation in Foster Care
How did you become a parent for the first time?For me, I remember finding out I was pregnant with identical twin girls during an ultrasound […]
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