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Practical Help for the Foster & Kinship Families In Your Community

May 12, 2022 by Emily Cain

When foster and kinship caregivers welcome a new child, they need ongoing support and practical care from caseworkers, friends, and family to do the work of caring well for that

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Filed Under: News

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Meet Mathew: A Thoughtful and Imaginative Youth

May 3, 2022 by Emily Cain

Mathew is a funny, thoughtful, and imaginative youth who loves science and discovering new things! He is naturally curious about the world around him and loves to spend time outdoors,

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Staff Spotlight: Get To Know Kristina Berg

May 3, 2022 by Emily Cain

In our Staff Spotlight series, we catch up with the talented, dedicated, and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we’re featuring Kristina Berg, Director

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Learn About National Foster Care Month

May 2, 2022 by Emily Cain

Every May, we recognize National Foster Care Month and renew our commitment to ensuring safe, loving, homes for children and teens in foster care, and celebrate the families and caregivers

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, News

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Handling Negative Impacts of Adoption on Children Already in the Home

April 29, 2022 by Creating a Family

When you are bringing home a new child by adoption, it’s natural to be hyper-alert to the impacts this adoption will have on your new child. After all, he will

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Celebrate Earth Day with These 5 Books for Kids

April 22, 2022 by Emily Cain

In celebration of Earth Day, we’ve selected five of our favorite children’s books that teach kids about the people, landscapes, plants, and animals that make our shared planet so special.

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8 Ways to Strengthen Attachment with Your Child

April 5, 2022 by Creating a Family

Attachment does not always come easily or naturally when raising children. When you are parenting a child with a history of trauma, abuse, or neglect, those experiences can further challenge

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Meet Landon: A Witty Teen Who Loves the Outdoors

March 17, 2022 by Emily Cain

Landon is a witty, charming, and fun-loving ninth-grader who loves to spend time in nature. His favorite subject in school is science, and during his free time he loves to

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

Family Ties

Family Ties

March 7, 2022 by Staff Contributor

Like many families, the structure of Sierra’s family is complex. Her blended family started when she became an adult foster provider to Christine who had aged out of the child

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Filed Under: Adoptive Family Stories, Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, Today's Child and Family

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Enduring Love Gives Back

March 7, 2022 by Staff Contributor

Donna and Ellen met at church more than 30 years ago and learned they had both adopted children — a daughter for Donna and a son for Ellen. That shared

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Filed Under: Today's Child and Family

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