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 […]
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Talking 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 […]
Read moreFoster care as a support to families, not a substitute for parents
The theme of this issue of Fostering Perspectives is “foster care as a support for families, not a substitute for parents.” Foster care is intended […]
Read more21-year-old Steps Up for His Siblings
by Jonathan Rockoff • When Tyson Robertson was growing up, he and his mother spent time in a homeless shelter while she struggled with substance […]
Read moreProviding kinship care outside the child welfare system? You are not alone
by Glenda Clare • Grandparents and other relatives (often referred to as kinship caregivers or heads of grandfamilies) often assume custody after receiving a call […]
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