How to Navigate Sexual Assault Allegations in 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...
My Life in Foster Care: From Turmoil to Triumph
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...
Childhood Stuttering Demystified: Causes and Paths to Better Speech
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...
Managing Verbal Threats in Foster Care: Guidance for Foster Parents
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...
Family Counseling in Foster Care: Building Healthy Relationships
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...
How Foster Care Impacts Academic Opportunities
How Foster Care Impacts Academic Opportunities
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How foster care shapes academic outcomesโand ways to close the gap.
Ms.Whitney will be โจMRS. โจ Whitney very soon!!!Our very own Whitney Lam Gilliard said YES๐๐![]()
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In the most SUBARUish way possible๐ซ๐๐พ๐![]()
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We are so thrilled to be apart of your amazing journey and wish you nothing but LOVE, after all thatโs what makes SUBARU, SUBARU๐ซถ๐พ๐ฅณ๐๐พ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ Gilliard and Company
๐ Big Kids Deserve Happy Meals Too! ๐![]()
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We are so grateful to the Kindness Crew of the Women of Westbrook for their first-ever weekly meal drop-off! ๐![]()
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Already, these meals have made a huge difference:![]()
โจ One young lady made it to her appointment on time and stress-free because of the meal and treats inside her bag.![]()
โจ Another youth, brand new to our program and just finishing her orientation interview today, was so thankful for the kindness shown to her.![]()
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From now on, our youth know that Tuesdays mean a meal and a little surprise waiting for them. For young people who rarely get โhappy meals,โ these gifts remind them that they are not forgotten.![]()
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Thank you, Kindness Crew, for showing up and making sure our big kids feel the joy and care they so deserve! ๐![]()
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