A Village of Villages Part II: The Next Chapter of the Affiliate Program
Last month, we shared about the next phase of our Foster Village Affiliate Program and we're already seeing the benefits of this... read more
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Back to School: Advocating for Your Child
As we inch closer to the start of a brand new school year, it can be exciting and also a little nerve wracking, especially if your kiddo... read more
Equipped to Reunify
A bare apartment - empty walls, empty floors. And though it’s empty now, this is the apartment in which she will welcome her children... read more
What Happens if Foster Parents and Biological Parents Become Partners?
Foster care can be an isolating experience for everyone involved – biological families, foster families, and of course, for the kids... read more
Beyond February: Supporting Black Children and Families in Child Welfare
Black History Month is a great time to focus on learning the stories about the “Firsts,” the “Onlys,” and the “Did you know?”... read more
The Difference Between Your Home and You're Home
I’mma grammar geek. Always have been. And as such, I’ve noticed one of the lessons that continues to elude 10-year-olds and... read more
What is Sensory Processing Disorder?
October is Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness Month, so let’s talk senses! Children are complex creatures, and parenting them can be... read more
What Do Sensory Processing Needs Look Like
Children are complex creatures. And parenting them can be tricky to say the least, especially as we guide and mentor them through life’s... read more
What Does It Feel Like to be a Child in Foster Care
Do you know what happens to children who can’t live with their families? Do you know why they aren’t allowed to go home? Do you know... read more
A Home for Every Child
For our #childwelfarewisdom series, we wanted to help our community understand the current need for more foster homes in Texas. As news... read more
Let's Get Uncomfortable and Chat About Mental Health
When I was growing up, we didn’t talk about mental health. It wasn’t something anyone discussed even when it began to affect my family.... read more
Program Spotlight: Partners in Permanency Supports Healthy Family Reunification
Two moms sit in different parts of the courtroom, in different areas of the agency, in different corners of the city. They have more in... read more