It’s clear where Cindy Hamilton stands when it comes to permanency for young people in foster care. “Being raised in a family is not a […]
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What Can Resource Parents Do If They’re Not Treated Like a Part of the Child’s Team?
by Gaile Osborne I love that so many articles in this issue of Fostering Perspectives revolve around the idea that resource parents are critical to […]
Read moreNurturing Natural Supports
by Jonathan Rockoff Take a minute and think back to your childhood. Who were your strongest connections? Your biggest influences? It’s likely the first people […]
Read moreResource Parents Promote Healing and Resilience by Supporting Sibling Connections
by John McMahon In her 17 years as a foster parent, Kathy Willis has learned a lot. One of the most important lessons? Being in […]
Read moreKinship TFC Pilot Helps Families and Strengthens Partnership between Public and Private Agencies in NC
by Amy Lawson and Alice Moore Achieving permanency is a team effort. In North Carolina, all 100 counties have a public child-placing agency—usually the county […]
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