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Learn About Our New Foster-A-Teen Program

November 11, 2021 by Emily Cain

Every year, more than 23,000 American teenagers will age out of foster care, resulting in an increased likelihood of significant life challenges such as homelessness, substance abuse, and incarceration. As

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Filed Under: Foster Care, News, Parenting

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Little Red Stocking | Elee & Aaron

November 4, 2021 by Staff Contributor

For as long as she can remember, Elee wanted to adopt a child. When she became pregnant at the age of 18 and gave birth to her son, Javier, she

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Filed Under: Foster Care Adoption, Parenting, Waiting Children

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Advocating for Your Foster or Kinship Child at School

September 7, 2021 by Creating a Family

If you don’t have experience with the jargon of educational supports, IEP’s and 504’s prior yet, advocating for your foster or kinship child in school can feel intimidating. It might

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Self-Care for Adoptive, Foster, and Kinship Parents

August 6, 2021 by Creating a Family

We hear it. We say it. But do we do it? When you are a parent of a child who has experienced trauma, it might not be your habit to

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Filed Under: Foster Care, News, Parenting

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Helping Family Visits Go Well

August 6, 2021 by Creating a Family

When you raise grandchildren or extended family members, visits with the children’s parents can feel more stressful and stickier than a typical foster relationship might feel. There is a history

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Filed Under: Foster Care, News, Parenting

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Protective Factors That Help Your Child Overcome High ACEs

July 16, 2021 by Creating a Family

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been in the news often in recent years. Learning about the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences on your child’s developing brain might feel

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

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5 Parenting Tips When You Have a Challenging Child

July 9, 2021 by Creating a Family

When you have a challenging child, sometimes it feels like you are slogging through mud in the trenches of life. It’s hard to see your way out of the struggle

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

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Red Flags That Your Therapist Might Not Be The Right Fit

June 11, 2021 by Creating a Family

You’ve narrowed the search for an adoption or foster competent therapist after gathering recommendations from friends, some internet research, and a few phone interviews. You have high hopes for the

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

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Thinking About Adopting a Sibling Group? Things to Consider First

June 3, 2021 by Creating a Family

Many hopeful parents consider adopting a sibling group when they are starting their process to build a family.  There are some things to consider if you are thinking about adopting

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Filed Under: News, Parenting, Waiting Families

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Questions to Ask When Accepting a Foster Placement

May 18, 2021 by Guest Contributor

Experienced foster and adoptive parents will tell you that one key to a successful placement is having the information you need to first decide if a child is a good

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, News, Parenting

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