New Articles for July 2012
Friday July 27, 2012
This month I focused on teens aging out of foster care and even completed an interview with Eileen McCaffrey, the executive director of Foster Care to Success program.
Suggested Reading/New Articles ... Read More
Understanding a Safety Plan and How to Use One in Your Foster or Adoptive Home
Wednesday July 25, 2012
When new children come into your home, whether as foster children or through adoption, different issues may pop up as you get to know that child. I know we've ... Read More
What to Do on Rainy Summer Days
Friday July 20, 2012
Photo Courtesy of Raab Associates, Inc
I've decided to post this in the hopes that we will get more rain. So far Mother Nature has just been teasing us with ... Read More
Intercountry Adoption Updates for Russia and South Africa
Thursday July 12, 2012
According to the Department of State there are a few interesting updates for Russia and South Africa.
Russia - It's been almost a full year, but the agreement that was signed ... Read More
Taking a Break from Fostering
Tuesday July 10, 2012
My family is taking a break from taking placements this summer, not only because we are moving to a new community, but to assess if we want to continue on ... Read More
Andy Griffith Was an Adoptive Parent
Thursday July 5, 2012
I was very sad to learn of the passing of Andy Griffith. I loved him as sheriff Andy Taylor of Mayberry and thought it was very sweet when he ... Read More
Share Your Foster and Adoptive Parent Summertime Knowledge
Sunday July 1, 2012
I would really enjoy reading more of your thoughts on a couple of issues, because I believe that when it comes to foster parenting and adoptive parenting, the expertise is ... Read More