By Gaile Osborne As we settle into the holiday season and look ahead to a new year, I hope this time has brought calm, rest, […]
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Strengthening Families Through Interdisciplinary Parent Representation: A Legal Defense Social Work Perspective
By Sharice J. Zachary, MSW Program Background The North Carolina Office of the Parent Defender (OPD) is as statewide public defender office that provides and […]
Read moreSafe Infant Sleep: A Shared Responsibility in Foster Care
By Megan Canady Helping every baby sleep safely to prevent suffocation and reduce the risk of SIDS Caregivers do so much to keep infants safe. […]
Read moreMeeting the Needs of Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Foster Care
by Julie Williams-Swiggett, M.Ed. Youth in North Carolina’s foster care system often face challenges beyond trauma and separation. Many also have undiagnosed or unmet intellectual […]
Read moreYou Are Not Alone: Success Coach Services
By Chrissy Triplett When children exit foster care, a new journey begins for their foster parents. It can be a challenging journey, but one they […]
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