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Resiliency in Child Welfare
Every day in North Carolina there are countless examples of resiliency being shown by children, youth, families, resource parents, and professionals. The majority of these […]
Read moreBeauty Marks: The Power of Mental Health Awareness and Resiliency for Youth in Care
By Lashaunda Lucas PhD, MSW, LCSW The journey for youth in foster care may include experiences marked by challenges and adversities that can leave imprints […]
Read moreBuilding Resilient Resource Parents
By Barbara Young In resource parent pre-service training, we discuss Maslow’s Hierarchy of Need, which is a visual representation of basic human needs. As resource […]
Read moreNurturing Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Foster Care Through Understanding
by Laurel Powell, MS According to a recent study of 2016 Medicaid claims, nearly 10% of youth in foster care are found to have an […]
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