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
Little Red Stocking | Elee & Aaron
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
Advocating for Your Foster or Kinship Child at School
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
Self-Care for Adoptive, Foster, and Kinship Parents
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
Helping Family Visits Go Well
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
Protective Factors That Help Your Child Overcome High ACEs
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
5 Parenting Tips When You Have a Challenging Child
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
Red Flags That Your Therapist Might Not Be The Right Fit
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
Thinking About Adopting a Sibling Group? Things to Consider First
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
Questions to Ask When Accepting a Foster Placement
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
