We are struggling with raising our nephew, who is placed in our home. The child welfare agency has made some effort to support us, but […]
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How Will I Remember My Life When Moving from One Home to Another?
by Donna Foster • If I were to ask you to tell me about your life, where would you start? Would it be the time […]
Read moreHow to Make Initial Placements Easier
by Rochelle Johnson • The initial placement of a child in our home is often an exciting time. For many of us, it is the […]
Read moreParents Can Help Transitions Go More Smoothly
by Bob DeMarco • Transitions can be hard. On our best days we handle them well. But on a bad day, or if there is […]
Read moreNavigating School Transitions
Children and youth in foster care sometimes have trouble with transitions at school, especially if they are switching schools due to a foster care placement. […]
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