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Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with […]

Every story can change a life. Growing up isn’t easy. Many young people face daily tormenting and bullying, and this is especially true for LGBT kids and teens. In response […]

A Foster Parent’s Tool Box The journey of providing foster care is dotted with “a-ha” moments along the way. Over time, we pick up new information and strategies, process challenges […]

Family Tool Kits In this issue of Partners, we chose to focus on the stories of other families and their versions of the “tool boxes” they have used to this point […]

Christina Baker Kline’s Orphan Train is an unforgettable story of friendship and second chances that highlights a little-known but historically significant movement in America’s past–and it includes a special PS […]

Breaking Through the Clouds: Dealing with Reunification Anxiety One of the primary goals of being a foster parent is to provide a safe and nurturing home and help a child […]

Family Connections We focused on family connections for this issue of Partners, because, in the world of adoption and foster care, the thoughts, feelings, and associated meanings about family and connections are […]

Many people consider the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) a modern miracle. These easy-to-do processes are revolutionizing the field of psychology. By simply tapping on stress-relief points on the body, you […]

This practical handbook helps adults to understand, manage and reflect constructively on children’s anger. Featuring a wealth of familiar and easy-to-learn games, it is designed to foster successful anger management […]

Oh No, School! is the story of a young girl named Holly who does not want to go to school. She has to share toys that she wants to keep […]