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...
by Whittney Gilliard | Jul 26, 2024 | Foster Care
Fostering children is a profoundly rewarding experience, but it can also present unique challenges, especially when managing verbal threats from children. These behaviors often arise from deep-seated traumas, adjustment issues, or difficulties in expressing emotions...
by Whittney Gilliard | Jul 12, 2024 | Foster Care
The Power of Family Counseling in Foster Care: Navigating Transitions and Building Healthy Relationships Family counseling plays a vital role in the foster care system, providing essential support to children and their foster families. It helps navigate the complex...
by Whittney Gilliard | Jun 28, 2024 | Foster Care
The Name Game: Exploring the Pros and Cons of Changing a Child’s Name Upon Adoption One of the decisions adoptive parents often grapple with is whether to change a child’s name upon adoption. While some parents choose to keep the child’s original...