By Erica Burgess Kinship care is when children or youth reside with relatives like grandparents, aunts and uncles, siblings, cousins, or someone they have a […]
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Beauty Marks: The Power of Mental Health Awareness and Resiliency for Youth in Care
By Lashaunda Lucas PhD, MSW, LCSW The journey for youth in foster care may include experiences marked by challenges and adversities that can leave imprints […]
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By Meredith Newman, MA LCAS, CSOTS In foster care, where the journey to stability can be a long and winding road, new approaches from child […]
Read moreUnderstanding and Nurturing Young Children who Have Experienced Trauma
By Sharon Bell, MBA As foster parents, one of the most vital roles you play is providing a safe and nurturing environment for children who […]
Read moreNurturing Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Foster Care Through Understanding
by Laurel Powell, MS According to a recent study of 2016 Medicaid claims, nearly 10% of youth in foster care are found to have an […]
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