by Daphne Charlot • Living in an abusive home caused me to have stunted self-esteem and difficulty expressing myself. On and off I would take […]
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Navigating School Transitions
Children and youth in foster care sometimes have trouble with transitions at school, especially if they are switching schools due to a foster care placement. […]
Read moreIs this Normal? Navigating the Sometimes Surprising Developmental Transitions of Children and Youth
by Kelly Sullivan • Human development is phenomenal. We enter this world completely reliant on others for survival, yet eventually we become self-reliant. This is […]
Read moreResource Parents Feel It, Too: Managing Your Grief When a Child Leaves Your Home
by Jonathan Rockoff • “So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.” This poignant line is […]
Read moreTips to Facilitate Placement Moves for Kids of Different Ages
by Rick Zechman • Whether it’s removing a child from their home or moving a child from one foster care placement to another, ideally children, […]
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