by Corey B. Best • I view myself as worthy, resilient, and filled with hope. However, I never quite understood why systems that were designed […]
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For kinship families, shared parenting can be complicated
by Glenda Clare • Shared parenting was my goal when I decided to assume the custody of my cousin’s youngest child. To be supportive, I […]
Read moreShared parenting in the context of adoptionOne family’s story
by Jonathan Rockoff • Shared parenting was their biggest fear about being foster and adoptive parents. But they overcame this fear in an inspiring and […]
Read moreA Birth Mother’s PerspectiveWorking together to help Darren return home
I visited Darren a lot while he was in foster care and worked hard to get him back. Even though I had two relapses, I […]
Read moreTalking to children and youth about shared parenting
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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