Understanding children’s behavior and helping them heal
A therapist discusses some of the neurological causes of children’s behavior, sensory “triggers,” and ways of calming an upset child.
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Finding normal
A young woman reflects on her adoption after eight foster placements: “I realized that they really loved me, that they weren’t going to give up on me.”
Outstanding Caseworker: Trudy Tweedle-Cagle
“Organization is huge. And working weekends is inevitable.” A caseworker whose service area is the entire state of Minnesota talks about matching children and families.
Outstanding Caseworker: Stephanie Collum
Being authentic, positive, and “comfortable in every situation” are three keys to this Mississippi caseworker’s success when working with children and parents.
Outstanding Caseworker: Ma Shonn Sullivan
An adoption worker talks about finding a forever family for a little girl with medical needs who was photolisted on adoptuskids.org.
“I’m so thankful God didn’t let us give up”
A couple who almost abandoned their adoption plans and three siblings who spent their lives in care become a family.