{"id":2912,"date":"2026-07-15T17:59:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T17:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fosteringperspectives.org\/?page_id=2912"},"modified":"2026-07-22T16:50:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T16:50:04","slug":"june-2026-vol-30-no-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fosteringperspectives.org\/","title":{"rendered":"June 2026 \u2022 Vol. 30, No. 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Children<\/figure>\n\n\n

Working in Partnership Across Child Welfare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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North Carolina\u2019s child welfare system is composed of many different complex parts all working together with a primary focus to keep children and families safe and healthy. These intricate parts are comprised of caring birth parents, resource parents, caseworkers, Guardians ad Litem, teachers, therapists, doctors, and many more who work in partnership every day by navigating challenging circumstances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this issue of Fostering Perspectives, we wanted to share a variety of viewpoints and experiences related to working in partnership across the child welfare system. From young adults with lived experience, to kinship caregivers, resource parents keeping siblings connected, and the key role of shared parenting, this issue\u2019s contributors open up and share their very personal experiences. Hopefully, this issue inspires, educates, and enlightens you to consider the different paths, strategies, and positive impacts of working in partnership. We hope you find it helpful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

FEATURED ARTICLES FROM THIS ISSUE<\/h2>\n\n\n
\"Kathy<\/a><\/figure>

The Power of Keeping Siblings Connected in Foster Care\u00a0<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/article><\/div><\/div>
\"Micah<\/a><\/figure><\/div>

Permanency Is a Community Outcome: Strengthening Partnerships for North Carolina\u2019s Children\u00a0<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/article><\/div>
\"Amiya-Dowd\"<\/a><\/figure><\/div>

It\u00a0Takes\u00a0a\u00a0Village. It\u00a0Also\u00a0Takes\u00a0Partnerships.\u00a0<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/article><\/div>
\"Noah-Worley\"<\/a><\/figure><\/div>

Partnering with Families\u00a0<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/article><\/div>
\"Emily-Sorrell\"<\/a><\/figure><\/div>

Public and Private Agency Partnerships in Child Welfare\u00a0<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/article><\/div>
\"Download<\/a><\/figure><\/div>

Download or print a PDF of this entire issue<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

ADDITIONAL ARTICLES FROM THIS ISSUE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Tina-Barnes-Dawson\"<\/a><\/figure>

Working Together to Strengthen Child Welfare for Native Children and Families in Robeson County\u00a0<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/article><\/div><\/div>
\"Nick<\/a><\/figure><\/div>

How Research and Foster Care are Working Together to Improve Outcomes<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/article><\/div>
\"Megan<\/a><\/figure><\/div>

Shared Parenting as Partnership<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/article><\/div>
\"Dr.<\/a><\/figure><\/div>

Healthcare for Children and Youth in Foster Care\u00a0<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/article><\/div>
\"Theresa-Taylor\"<\/a><\/figure><\/div>

A Foster Parent and a Teacher<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
\"James-A.-Wachsmuth,-Ph.D.\"<\/a><\/figure>

BUILDING STRONG PARTNERSHIPS: How Social Workers and Resource Parents Can Collaborate with Mental Health Providers<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/article><\/div><\/div>
\"SAYSO-group-photo\"<\/a><\/figure><\/div>

Message from SaySo<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/article><\/div>
\"Melissa-Love-and-Reggie-O'Rourke\"<\/a><\/figure><\/div>

Guardian ad Litem Partnering with the\u00a0Child\u00a0Welfare System:\u00a0What Resource Parents\u00a0Should\u00a0Know\u00a0<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/article><\/div>
\"Natashia-Mendoza\"<\/a><\/figure><\/div>

Kinship Support Program<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/article><\/div>
\"Gaile<\/a><\/figure><\/div>

Understanding NC Medicaid 1915(i) Services for Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Families\u00a0<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/article><\/div>
\"Josh-Stein-Proclamation\"<\/a><\/figure><\/div>

June is Reunification Month and Fatherhood Awareness Month<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

MORE ARTICLES FROM THIS ISSUE<\/h2>\n\n\n
\"Child<\/a><\/figure>

Kids’ Pages<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/article><\/div>
\"Hands<\/a><\/figure>

Help us find families for these children and youth<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/article><\/div>
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Writing Contest<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/article><\/div>
\"Image<\/a><\/figure>

Get in-service training credit for reading this newsletter!<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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