Fostering Perspectives Vol. 10, no. 2

Vol. 10, No. 2 • May 2006

	*How I Am Not Only Surviving after Sexual Abuse, but Thriving!*
	Partnering with Birth Families of Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused
	Addressing Difficult Behaviors in Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused
	Statistics on Child Sexual Abuse in the U.S.
	Preparing a Safe Place for Healing for Sexually Abused Children
	Message from the President of the NC Foster and Adoptive Parent Association
	Join the NC Foster Parents Association
	Reading about the Hard Stuff: Child Sex Abuse
	Foster Parent Training: "Helping Youth Reach Self-Sufficiency"
	A Reader Asks . . .
	In One Quick Moment A former foster youth writes about a critical time in her life
	SaySo Saturday Celebrates Eight Years
	Writing Contest: Who Has Had the Most Influence on Your Life?
	Kids' Pages
	Protecting the Health of Children and Teens in Foster Care
	What You Should Know about Youth Gangs in North Carolina
	Don't Forget the Birth Kids: It Takes the Entire Family to Love a Child Wholly
	New Program Gives Kids Choice, Voice in Adoption Promotion
	Awaiting Adoption in North Carolina
	Seeking Input from NC's Foster Parents
	Writing contest
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