What does permanency mean to me? June 2, 2023 by Jamerika Haynes-Lewis · Published June 2, 2023 Tyler Hunter Boards shares how being in the child welfare system impacted his life.
Celebrate National Foster Care Month by lifting up youth mental health: 6 ideas to get you started May 1, 2023 by AdoptUSKids · Published May 1, 2023 · Last modified May 8, 2023 Every day, children across the country—including those in foster care—can suffer deeply from mental illnesses. Here’s how to help.
Celebrate National Adoption Month by learning about teens in foster care! November 10, 2022 by AdoptUSKids · Published November 10, 2022 This year’s theme is “Small Steps Open Doors.”
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 December 13, 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 by AdoptUSKids · Published June 7, 2022 Reunification is the primary goal of foster care. Learn more about it with these resources.