Foster care placements are temporary—they are meant to end. This is made abundantly clear in recruiting materials and in foster parent pre-service training. In court […]
Read moreSeries: May 2021 • Vol. 25, No. 2
Permanence: What does it mean in real life?Reflections from NC’s Child Welfare Family Advisory Council
by Jeanne Preisler • The N.C. Division of Social Services entered unknown territory a few years ago to develop the North Carolina Child Welfare Family […]
Read moreConnections matter during the transition to adulthood
by Amy Huntsman • I have seen too many young people leave foster care without a trusted adult to help guide them. Sometimes they’ve spent […]
Read moreWhat to say when children and youth reunify
Agencies often encourage resource parents to use their natural supports and resources while providing care to children in foster care. And rightly so! Having a […]
Read moreJune is Reunification Month!
June is Reunification Month, the perfect time for resource parents to reflect on their role in supporting reunification. There is promising evidence that building a […]
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