In last issue’s writing contest we asked young people in foster care, “We all have times when, even though we are physically safe, we don’t […]
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Resource parents can support families and maintain connections — even during a pandemic
This spring, most of us have been thrown for a loop by COVID-19 and the steps our society is taking to reduce its impact. Here […]
Read moreHoliday Tips for Kinship Caregivers
by Gina Brown • Be it Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or whatever your family holiday tradition is, your first year as a kinship care provider may […]
Read moreLessons from My Kinship Care Journey
by Jeanne Preisler • My niece was born when I was 12. I remember whispering in her ear that I would always take care of […]
Read moreOvercoming Kinship Care Obstacles by Educating Yourself and Asking for Help
by Jamie Bazemore • Lack of knowledge regarding what services and supports are available can be an enormous barrier for kinship caregivers. How can you […]
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