by Rochelle Johnson • The initial placement of a child in our home is often an exciting time. For many of us, it is the […]
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Mindset: Make the Best of ItWhat I’ve learned from transitions: Reflections from foster care alumni
by Megan Holmes • “Time is filled with swift transitions” — Jennie B. Wilson We quickly learn the truth in this statement as we grow, learn, […]
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 moreHow Agencies Can (and Should) Support Children and Resource Families When Placements End
Foster care placements are temporary—they are meant to end. This is made abundantly clear in recruiting materials and in foster parent pre-service training. In court […]
Read moreTo Give Our Best to Our Children, Resource Parents Need Support from Each Other
by Bob DeMarco • When children have experienced trauma, we sometimes need to parent them differently. This can make all the difference for our kids, […]
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