To help answer this question, we recently spoke with Gaile Osborne with the Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina (FFA-NC). FFA-NC’s mission is to educate, […]
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Modeling and Teaching Emotional Coping Skills
Think of a skill you have that you are proud of. Now think about how and when you learned that skill. If it’s a skill […]
Read moreShared Parenting Keeps Families Together: How Resource Parents Can Help
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 […]
Read moreWhat 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 […]
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