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A series of six episodes that bring experts and families together to discuss topics related to foster care and adoption.

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How to support the goal of reunification as a foster parent: advice from a specialist

Assess your ideas about birth families, be supportive during visits, and more.

Creating an affirming home for LGBTQ+ youth as a foster or adoptive parent

June 14, 2022

According to some studies, almost 1 in 3 youth in foster care identify as LGBTQ+. Here are steps you can take to affirm your child.

June is National Reunification Month!

June 7, 2022

Reunification is the primary goal of foster care. Learn more about it with these resources.

“I am one of the lucky ones”

May 27, 2022

Kandice Harmon spent most of the first eight years of her life in foster care. And she has a message for prospective families.

Outstanding Caseworker: Jackie Smigel

May 13, 2022

“I make it through every day and wake up and do it again because when we are able to get brothers and sisters back together to finish growing up, that success keeps me going for a long time.”

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While you wait: preparing to be matched

May 6, 2022

While you prepare for your first placement, you may feel anxious, impatient, and hopeful—all in a single day. These six actions can help you as you wait.

“Plans change. God laughs.”

April 22, 2022

Jeanmarie Moore and her husband, Greg, never planned to adopt. Today, they are the parents of 11 children—seven by birth and four through adoption.

Check out our new podcast!

How to support the goal of reunification as a foster parent: advice from a specialist

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Creating an affirming home for LGBTQ+ youth as a foster or adoptive parent

June is National Reunification Month!

“I am one of the lucky ones”

Outstanding Caseworker: Jackie Smigel

While you wait: preparing to be matched

“Plans change. God laughs.”

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