by Whittney Gilliard | Oct 11, 2024 | Foster Care
Understanding the Key Roles and Responsibilities in the Foster Care System Understanding the various roles and responsibilities for new or prospective foster parents and youth entering the foster care system can help ease the transition and clarify what to expect....
by Whittney Gilliard | Sep 27, 2024 | Foster Care
Providing More Than Housing for Young Adults Aging Out of Foster Care Transitioning out of the foster care system can be an overwhelming experience for young adults, particularly when faced with housing instability and the uncertainties of adult life. Gilliard and...
by Whittney Gilliard | Sep 13, 2024 | Foster Care
Understanding the Trauma-Informed Approach When addressing allegations of sexual assault in foster care, it’s crucial for foster parents and mandated reporters to approach the situation from a trauma-informed perspective. Trauma-informed care recognizes the...
by Whittney Gilliard | Aug 24, 2024 | Foster Care
Navigating the foster care system as a teenager was a challenging journey, filled with both moments of uncertainty and growth. From the age of 14, until I aged out at 21, I learned firsthand the crucial role that consistency, permanency, and having a trusted confidant...
by Whittney Gilliard | Aug 10, 2024 | Foster Care
Stuttering, or stammering, is a speech disorder that impacts the fluency of communication. For children, stuttering can be a particularly challenging experience, influencing their ability to communicate effectively and affecting their self-esteem. Understanding the...