How foster parents can support reunification June 24, 2022 by AdoptUSKids · Published June 24, 2022 · Last modified August 9, 2022 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 by AdoptUSKids · Published June 14, 2022 · Last modified August 10, 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.
Finding my voice, changing my story April 11, 2022 by AdoptUSKids · Published April 11, 2022 · Last modified May 24, 2022 “I believe in you. When my seventh-grade teacher said those words to me, it clicked. And so, I’m saying them to you. There are people in the world who see potential and greatness in you.”
Helping a child through a crisis March 23, 2022 by AdoptUSKids · Published March 23, 2022 · Last modified March 25, 2022 When armed with knowledge and understanding about trauma, families can understand the root causes of their children’s crises, respond to them, and help their children build skills for managing stress.
Changing our approach when our children can’t change January 20, 2022 by Barb Clark · Published January 20, 2022 · Last modified January 25, 2022 As the parent of a child with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, Barb Clark shares thoughtful insights and vital information to help others become better parents and happier families.
Advocating for your child at school December 8, 2021 by AdoptUSKids · Published December 8, 2021 An adoptive mother and educator shares strategies to help family members advocate for children.
