Self-Care for Foster and Adoptive Families
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.
Lost In Child Welfare
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 […]
No Matter What – A Foster Care Tale
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 […]
Don’t Touch My Hair
It seems that wherever Aria goes, someone wants to touch her hair. In the street, strangers reach for her fluffy curls; and even under the sea, in the jungle, and […]
Communicating About Kids in Care: Understanding Stigmas & Stereotypes
Take a moment to think of the representations you’ve seen of children who were adopted or in foster care throughout your lifetime. Television, movies, news stories, and social media have […]
FAW: Talking to the Kids in Your Care About Tough Stuff
“We need to talk.” Do those four words strike fear in your heart? They are usually the signal that a difficult conversation is on its way. Most of us are […]
It’s Okay To Wonder – The Joy of Avery Series
It’s Okay to Wonder is a story about Avery, a loquacious girl whose parents have decided to become foster parents. While Mom and Dad attend another foster training class, Avery […]
A Little Spot Of Anger – A story about managing BIG Emotions
It can be really hard to handle BIG Emotions, especially ANGER! Kids experience frustrating situations everyday, whether it’s someone taking their toy or they feel like they can’t do something. This […]
Monty’s Day in Court – What to expect when you have to testify in court
This story is told from the perspective of Monty, a young boy who is subpoenaed to testify in court. We follow his journey from being abused by his father to […]
Raising Resilient Children – Fostering Strength, Hope, and Optimism in Your Child
Resilience is what all parents want for their children because it embraces the ability of the child to deal more effectively with stress and pressure, to cope with everyday challenges, […]
