Shanita Dildy-Goings I was born into care, adopted twice, had my name changed three times, graduated high school, and decided to do it all over […]
Read moreSeries: May 2024 • Vol. 28, No. 1
Housing’s Influence on Resiliency
By Sarah Phillips, MSW, LCSW-A In the fall 2023 issue of Fostering Perspectives, I asked you to think back to your 18th birthday and remember […]
Read moreUnderstanding and Nurturing Young Children who Have Experienced Trauma
By Sharon Bell, MBA As foster parents, one of the most vital roles you play is providing a safe and nurturing environment for children who […]
Read moreUpdates from SaySo
SaySo stands for Strong Able Youth Speaking Out. When you think about resilience and youth, you can’t help but think about SaySo. All our programming […]
Read moreIAFT® in Foster Care: Building Resilience in Children and Youth
By Meredith Newman, MA LCAS, CSOTS In foster care, where the journey to stability can be a long and winding road, new approaches from child […]
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