Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder affects the brain and body of people who were exposed to alcohol in the womb. Foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers must be FASD informed.
Adoption
Autumn’s story is one about hope. As a former foster youth, she has a unique perspective about the impact of foster and adoptive families in the lives of children.
Kimarri’s adoptive family seemingly came out of nowhere. But God had a plan all along to bring Kimarri and the Richardson family together.
If you want to get a realistic picture of what’s it like to be a foster parent, the best thing to do is speak with the folks who are living it. Kids enter foster care through no fault of their own–typically because they have been abused, neglected, or abandoned and are unable to continue living …
I am ashamed to admit that I once wondered if fostering children was worth the risk to my heart.
This is how to get started as a foster family in Kentucky and show love to vulnerable children.
Although there are reasons for a closed adoption, an open adoption, or at least semi-open, is the healthiest for all involved.
As a foster parent, I see hurt through the eyes of a child and the biological parent.
There isn’t a perfect adoption mold. Every case is unique and vital to consider when deciding between open adoption vs. closed adoption
Understanding the legal system can be a challenge. In this article, an attorney clarifies the legal process of foster care – from the time a child enters foster care to the closure of a case.
