by Kate Murray • Many children in kinship care have experienced complex trauma. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) defines complex trauma as children’s […]
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How Will I Remember My Life When Moving from One Home to Another?
by Donna Foster • If I were to ask you to tell me about your life, where would you start? Would it be the time […]
Read moreParents Can Help Transitions Go More Smoothly
by Bob DeMarco • Transitions can be hard. On our best days we handle them well. But on a bad day, or if there is […]
Read moreI Found My PassionsWhat I’ve learned from transitions: Reflections from foster care alumni
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 […]
Read moreNavigating 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. […]
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