Caring for a child who needs you can be one of the best experiences in the world—but it can also be stressful for you and […]
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A Foster Care Alumna’s Thoughts on Self-Care
by Shanita Didly-Goings Relief coursed through me when, at age 12, my siblings and I were taken from our uncle. But relief quickly turned to […]
Read moreYouth in care say self-care supports healthy relationships
by Megan Holmes To have healthy relationships with others, one must first have a healthy relationship with oneself. For this, safe, enjoyable practices for maintaining […]
Read moreA trauma-informed approach and self-care can make a big difference for resource parents
by Bob DeMarco When we were completing our home study and identifying the characteristics the child we would foster would have, we were thinking about […]
Read moreUniversal Precautions
All foster parents in North Carolina should have a good understanding of universal precautions and bloodborne pathogens. After all, agencies are required to provide foster […]
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