We have little tolerance for what we do not understand and we have little patience when there is no quick fix. The families who shared their stories with us represent […]
Michael Oher is one of thirteen children by a mother addicted to crack; he does not know his real name, his father, his birthday, or how to read or write. […]
A valuable companion to the video, this handy manual serves as a mini reference on parent training principles and methods. The manual concludes with useful lists of suggested readings and […]
Many foster teens become parents at an early age. Here they write about the conflicts and burdens of parenthood, about challenges faced and overcome, and how they have grown as […]
Focused on infants and young children from birth to age 5, this book offers a multidisciplinary discussion of the needs of children and families involved with the child welfare system. […]
What are you going to do with your children’s hair? Combing your daughter’s hair is giving you a headache and now your son is asking you for cornrows. Relax. Finally, […]
This book is the fictional journal of Ronnie, a girl who journeys through multiple foster homes and wonders if she will ever find a family with which she truly belongs. […]
There are few things more precious, stunning, and cheering than a child’s smile. Foster parents can bring smiles to the faces of children who would otherwise be lost. It is […]
The rapid growth of kinship care has caught many child welfare agencies of guard. RELATIVES RAISING CHILDREN gives professionals, agencies, institutions, communities and organizations the [...]
