By Nikki Croteau-Johnson Let’s be honest, parenting in today’s world is difficult. When we add in the fact that children and adolescents have 24-hour access […]
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From Foster Care to Empowerment: A Personal Journey
By Carlina Shotwell I remember the night before my 18th birthday like it was yesterday. I was awake, staring at the ceiling, wondering what life […]
Read moreMy Path to Reunification
By Shanita Dildy-Goings My path towards reunification was and still is quite strange, and a unique story. As I sit down to write this article, […]
Read morePath to Reunification for Older Youth in Foster Care
By Carmelita Coleman Reunification is often the goal for children and youth placed in foster care. For older youth, this journey is especially complex, as […]
Read more“Viridy First”
Throughout this issue of Fostering Perspectives, you have read several pieces from resource parents, professionals, and those with lived experience working hard to create change […]
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