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Fostering Families Today
3w ago
“Nickel Boys,” a haunting movie that follows two Black teenagers living in an abusive institutional facility for children in the 1960s, is a challenging, but rewarding watch. Using a first-person point-of-view for the duration of ..read more
Fostering Families Today
3w ago
A new film from Robert Craig Films, “No Address” aims to shine a light on homelessness — the varied circumstances that can lead to housing instability, and some of the challenges that can snowball for ..read more
Fostering Families Today
3w ago
By Sara Tiano If you’re caring for a teen, chances are high they will soon have the option to either become independent or transition into extended foster care. Extended foster care is a voluntary program ..read more
Fostering Families Today
3w ago
By Dionne Joseph I was 15 years old in Mrs. Feldman’s home economics class, attempting to sew a T-shirt and growing more despondent by the minute. When she described the assignment, Mrs. Feldman gave ..read more
Fostering Families Today
2M ago
By Marcy Bursac Whether a grandmother taking on the care of her grandchild while her child is incarcerated, or an uncle stepping in to parent his siblings’ kids because of mental health issues, entering the ..read more
Fostering Families Today
2M ago
By Julian “JT” Dorsey Nine-year-old Amir was used to being alone. He never played with the other kids in the neighborhood since his family moved around a lot, and he was chary of forming friendships ..read more
Fostering Families Today
2M ago
Every foster, adoptive and kinship parent seeks to heal the hurts of the children they’re parenting. But there are many others in the circle of a child’s life who can also play a pivotal role ..read more
Fostering Families Today
2M ago
The Iliad: A Greek Mythology Primer From the compact design to the artful illustrations, “The Iliad: A Greek Mythology Primer,” is a great way to introduce the kids in your care to historic literary works ..read more
Fostering Families Today
7M ago
“Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot” endeavors to both educate and inspire audiences about foster care and adoption, and the role they can play in addressing the issue. In that goal, the filmmakers ..read more
Fostering Families Today
7M ago
Created by Children & Families First, a nonprofit organization in Delaware that provides foster care and adoption services, “A Kids Book About Foster Families” is “best read together, grownup and kid” as stated on its ..read more