As parents and caregivers, you are critical to establishing the necessary and lifelong habits of healthy eating and exercise in children. Act boldly as a […]
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Dental and Oral Health for Young People in Foster Care
The health of your mouth, teeth, and gums is linked to your general health and well-being at every stage of life. “A healthy mouth enables […]
Read moreSolutions to food and mealtime strugglesCultivate a good diet over time and teach children what it means to eat healthy food
by Allison Gilliam Food: it’s a building block of good health. Our bodies’ fuel. Eating is such an important act that we do it multiple […]
Read moreWhen a Parent is Incarcerated: A Primer for Social Workers and Foster Parentsby Melissa Radcliff
“I guess some caseworkers assume your mom is a bad person when they hear she’s incarcerated. But they should keep an open mind and remember […]
Read moreRecognizing and Responding to Disclosure or Signs of Sexual Abuseby Donna Gillespie Foster
If you are a foster or adoptive parent, I am sure you will believe me when I say that my 17 years as a foster […]
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