When reading profiles of waiting children, I’ve noticed there is often a request for the child to maintain contact with a birth family member, such […]
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Things to Do When You Cannot Be with Your ChildWays to supplement face-to-face visits or when those are not possible
by Rose Marie Wentz • Make a top 10 list of what you like about your child. Send it to them; may be one each […]
Read moreSupporting young parents in foster care
It can be hard for foster parents and staff to balance ensuring that a baby is well cared for without taking over the parenting role […]
Read moreFor kinship families, shared parenting can be complicated
by Glenda Clare • Shared parenting was my goal when I decided to assume the custody of my cousin’s youngest child. To be supportive, I […]
Read moreBuilding a positive relationship with birth parents
by Donna Foster • Tips to help you engage, motivate, and support birth parents as they learn to parent their children in healthy ways. Foster […]
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