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Race and culture matter. By educating ourselves and challenging our own beliefs and biases, we can help children navigate their racial and ethnic development. These resources will help you better […]

Children who have experienced trauma may present challenging behaviors at times. These behaviors can be emotionally and physically exhausting for children and their caregivers. Therefore, it is important to consider […]

Watch out world! The Great Gilly Hopkins is looking for a home. She’s a foster kid who’s been angry, lonely, and hurting for so long that’s she’s always ready for […]

This book consists of five autobiographical narratives by Susan Harris O’Connor, a social worker and transracial adoptee. These monologues were developed and performed around the United States in academic, clinical […]

Are you a parent or caregiver raising a child of a different race? Navigating this journey can be challenging, but you’re not alone. This tip sheet offers compassionate and practical […]

Self-care for Foster and Adoptive Families is a must-read for all families considering fostering or adopting and for those who have already embarked on the journey.

Parenting is tough. Parenting a child who has experienced trauma can feel insurmountable. “Welcome to the Foster Lane: Parenting Advice from a Coach Who’s Been There” includes tried and true […]

A parcel of public property was to be developed for a walking path. Trees of many species and sizes were going to be destroyed. The Joy of Being Adopted follows the life […]

In this memoir, 30-year-old Ashley shares her experience in foster care from the ages of four through fifteen. Ashley opens up about spine-chilling events that she has now processed in […]

Josh was a squirrel without a squirrel family, so other families tried to take him in. Between the pelicans, the leopards, the otters, the snakes, and many more, no one […]