by Kate Schultz North Carolina has a policy, commonly known as “shared parenting,” that requires resource parents to develop partnerships with parents or guardians of […]
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What to say when children and youth reunify
Agencies often encourage resource parents to use their natural supports and resources while providing care to children in foster care. And rightly so! Having a […]
Read moreOvercoming “The Disconnect” Is Key
by Amy Huntsman and Maurita McCorkle • Resiliency is the ability to bounce back from a tough situation. Although the concept is simple, putting it […]
Read morePandemic Struggles and Lessons of Foster Care Alumni
by Shanita Dildy-Goings • Every generation has their challenges, their life altering events and lessons learned. Every lifetime comes fraught with trials and tribulations that […]
Read moreSupporting Children’s Emotional Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Jessica Dym Bartlett, Jessica Griffin, Dana Thomson • The following guidance, recommendations, and resources are provided by child trauma experts at Child Trends and […]
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