Posts Tagged ‘foster care’
August Staff Recommendations
Staff Recommendation #1: The Odyssey (Feel-good) The Odyssey, a modern-day adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, follows a heroic king, Odyssey, on his journey back to Ithaca after a ten-year battle…
Read MoreBack to School: How CASAs Help Children Thrive in the Classroom
Some back-to-school essentials aren’t found in stores. They’re found in compassionate community members who care deeply about the well-being and safety of children. Here, we call them Court Appointed Special…
Read MoreDavid’s Success Story
David’s Story David* was an infant when he entered the child welfare system for the first time. He was born substance-exposed and was later reunited with his mother after she…
Read MoreMay Staff Recommendations
Staff Recommendation One: Straw In the film Straw, a single mother in deep despair is pushed to the brink. With no safety net to turn to, she’s forced to make…
Read MoreFoster Care Month: It takes a community
May is National Foster Care Month Every year, children are removed from their homes and placed into foster care. Each has experienced some form of abuse, neglect, or both, that…
Read MoreFelix’s Success Story
Felix’s Success Story: A Story of Hope and Resilience At 10 years old, Felix* entered the child welfare system after being sexually abused, neglected, and physically abused. Due to the…
Read MoreFebruary Staff Recommendations
Unprotected: Aging Out of Foster Care Short NBC News Segment Unprotected: Aging Out of Foster Care follows Christina Abraham, a foster youth, on her journey aging out of the system.…
Read MoreEthan’s Success Story
Born with various drugs in his system, Ethan* was removed from his mother’s care and placed in the foster care system. He was assigned a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)…
Read MoreCarter’s Success Story
Carter entered the child welfare system when he was just four years old. His mother struggled with untreated mental health concerns and experienced homelessness. He and his mother moved frequently…
Read MoreJudy & Pedro’s Adoption Story
From a young age, Judy* felt called to help vulnerable children. She dreamed of becoming a social worker before ultimately pursuing a career in special education. When she met her…
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