by Sara DePasquale All children in the custody of a county child welfare agency (typically called a department of social services, or DSS) need medical […]
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When I Stumbled, I Discovered My StrengthA Youth in Care Reflects on Her Diabetes Journey
by Annahi, age 14 My name is Jennifer, but I like to be called Annahi. I am 14 years old and I am diabetic and […]
Read moreManaging Type 1 Diabetes in Foster Care
by Katie Souris Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune condition in which the body eventually produces no insulin. This serious condition is fatal if […]
Read morePromoting Physical Health for Young People in Care
Resource parents have a big influence on the children in their care—especially when it comes to their health. After all, every day offers opportunities to […]
Read moreSolutions to food and mealtime strugglesCultivate a good diet over time and teach children what it means to eat healthy food
by Allison Gilliam Food: it’s a building block of good health. Our bodies’ fuel. Eating is such an important act that we do it multiple […]
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