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Youth in foster care or kinship care often have experienced abuse, neglect, chaotic living situations, and placement(s) away from their families. Their histories can lead to complicated emotions and behaviors, and many experience trauma. While youth can heal, often it will take small steps over time … [Read more...]

Haciendo lo que puedas para sentirte lo mejor possible. Todos podemos beneficiarnos al aprender qué hacer para tener buena salud. Los jóvenes en cuidado de crianza (foster care) tienen que enfrentar muchas cosas estresantes en sus vidas. A menudo, se sienten muy heridos emocionalmente. A veces … [Read more...]

Having the tools and information to make healthy choices and knowing how to prevent illness is a key part of staying well. This book is intended for individuals who may be living on their own for the first time and not know how to set up a kitchen, shop for groceries, or the basics of cooking. The … [Read more...]

EACH YEAR, child welfare agencies make over 40,000 requests for home studies to determine whether children in foster care can be placed with parents, relatives and others living in another state. Each of these requests is governed by the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (“ICPC”), a … [Read more...]

The decision to adopt a child and fully accept that child as your own is not often made with ease. There is a lot to consider before you make such a commitment. This handbook will provide you with important information regarding general characteristics of available children, who can adopt and a step … [Read more...]

The good news for parents and other caring adults, including foster parents, is that there is much they can do to help influence their children’s decisions about sex. Foster youth say they want to discuss sex, love, and relationships with their foster parents, but some are embarrassed or … [Read more...]