Outstanding Caseworker: Joy Nyhuis-Wing
In 21 years of social work, Joy Nyhuis-Wing has learned the importance of educating foster parents, getting them the resources they need—and letting them vent.
Foster parenting
“We did not have a plan. Our hearts were wide open.”
A mother who had given up on becoming a parent talks about the path to adopting four children.
Outstanding Caseworker: Mariela Arias
A licensing specialist in Miami talks about what makes a great foster parent and common misconceptions people have about fostering.
“With every child, we learned and grew”
Jamie and Josh Procknow opened their homes and their lives to 20 children in foster care—and their families.
Outstanding Caseworker: Brianna Chavez
A New Mexico caseworker talks about why, in her work, wearing rose-colored glasses can be a good thing.
“My life is foster care”
Brittany Matz is not sure exactly when it happened. But at some point in her life, she realized that her calling was to help children in foster care.