This program allows youth to stay in foster care until age 21. Services and benefits include Medicaid coverage and educational grants/scholarships for attending a NC […]
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Bradleigh (age 9) Bradleigh is spunky and full of energy! This adorable little girl would make the perfect addition to the right forever family. Bradleigh […]
Read moreSupporting young parents in foster care
It can be hard for foster parents and staff to balance ensuring that a baby is well cared for without taking over the parenting role […]
Read moreShared parenting past the age of 18: Three stories
by Jennifer Nehlsen • What does shared parenting look like for older teens in foster care? To answer this question, let’s consider the stories of […]
Read more21-year-old Steps Up for His Siblings
by Jonathan Rockoff • When Tyson Robertson was growing up, he and his mother spent time in a homeless shelter while she struggled with substance […]
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