Writing Contest In the most recent Fostering Perspectives writing contest we gave young people in foster care the following prompt: “Tell us about a time […]
Read moreSeries: May 2023 • Vol. 27, No. 1
A reader asks…What services and resources should I be aware of to assist a teenager in my care?
NC LINKSThe John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Pro- gram assists young people successfully transitioning into adulthood by reducing barriers and providing financial support, resources, […]
Read moreHow to Advocate for Youth Resources
by Kate Schultz Research suggests that nearly half of licensed foster parents will quit after just one year of fostering. However, the need for quality, […]
Read moreFosteringNC.org: A learning site for North Carolina’s foster and adoptive parents and kinship caregivers
The NC Division of Social Services is proud to offer fosteringNC.org, a learning site for our state’s resource parents. This site features online courses, webinar […]
Read moreMessage from Foster Family Alliance of NC
by Gaile Osborne -FFA-NC Executive Director What an amazing time to be working for the Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina! It’s an honor and […]
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