by Annahi, age 14 My name is Jennifer, but I like to be called Annahi. I am 14 years old and I am diabetic and […]
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Witnessing a Change in Foster CareReflections from Foster Care Alumni
On July 2, 2015, the Governor signed a new law called the Foster Care Family Act (SB 423). Governor McCrory asked that SaySo be represented […]
Read moreNavigating Reasonable and Prudent ParentingPromoting normalcy for young people in foster care
by Teresa Strom For years, many young people in foster care have been prevented from participating in everyday activities essential for their development and for […]
Read moreCaring for Children with Nonsuicidal, Self-Injurious Behaviorby Jeanne Preisler
Someone close to me used to intentionally cut himself when he was younger. He wasn’t trying to kill himself. He wasn’t trying to harm himself […]
Read moreRecognizing and Responding to Disclosure or Signs of Sexual Abuseby Donna Gillespie Foster
If you are a foster or adoptive parent, I am sure you will believe me when I say that my 17 years as a foster […]
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