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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Self-Care is a Must for Kinship Caregivers
by Jonathan Rockoff • If you provide kinship care, what I’m about to say will not be surprising: your circumstances and daily experiences are likely […]
Read moreResource Parents Feel It, Too: Managing Your Grief When a Child Leaves Your Home
by Jonathan Rockoff • “So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.” This poignant line is […]
Read moreWaiting for a Placement Can Be FrustratingSuggestions from a Foster Parent
by Becky Burmester • As a veteran foster parent (two decades and counting), I am familiar with licensed foster parents whose homes have remained empty. […]
Read moreWell-Supported Foster Parents Can Help Agencies with Recruitment and Retention
by Wanda Douglas • Recruiting and retaining foster parents is never going to be easy. Becoming a foster parent requires a lot of time and […]
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