I don’t really watch a lot of TV but it seems like I do because I usually write about what I watch. My viewing choices are categorical – family, adoption, pioneer movies, and entrepreneurs/business. Family 19 Kids and Counting Tia and Tamera Swamp People Hallmark Channel movies Adoption Hallmark Channel movies The Fosters […]
America seems to be plagued with the “not in my backyard” syndrome. When things make us angry or fearful we tend to rally together until its time to work to eradicate the problem. When that time comes the numbers of willing workers seems to dwindle if it is “not in my backyard”. YES, parents
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I am grateful to all Veterans and their families for your selfless sacrifice. THANK YOU!
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Our 7th Annual Pack A Purse™ Drive launches on TODAY, November 8, 2013. We are collecting purses (including totes and other handbags) filled with personal hygiene items for teen girls in foster homes, group homes, and homeless shelters. Only new and gently used purses will be accepted. Personal hygiene items needed: toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash,
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I had a long conversation with a colleague (with new found foster care knowledge) about why the foster care system fails so many youth. I explained that the foster care system is a lousy parent because a system is not a parent. Entry into the system is warranted by imminent danger, trauma or crisis. The
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The Washington, DC metropolitan area is home to 6 of the top 10 wealthiest counties in the United States. Our area has one of the most educated workforces. We can also boast about our world class hospitals. Foster care intersects with poverty, education, employment, health and other social issues. The Contradiction 1,300 estimated children
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Every November, a Presidential Proclamation launches activities and celebrations to help build awareness of adoption throughout the nation. National Adoption Month is an initiative of the Children’s Bureau supported through AdoptUSKids and Child Welfare Information Gateway, members of the Children’s Bureau Training and Technical Assistance Network. Thousands of community organizations arrange and host programs, events,
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Reflections of a Foster Child When you see a child in care, when you see me… Answer this question, what do you see? Do you see resiliency? Do you see what I plan to be? I don’t think so, I think you see the system because to you, I have no face!
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Jordan F. is an 8th grade student in Georgia. He entered foster care at 7 years old and was shuffled around in several homes before arriving at his adoptive parents’ home when he was 10. Jordan spent six years of his young life in foster care before being adopted one year ago. Jordan is
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In case this is your visit to our website, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Nicki Sanders, Chief Visionary Officer of The Teen Toolbox. Our mission is to help teenagers make a smoother transition into adulthood. I’m a Mother, Youth Advocate, Life Skills Expert, Entrepreneur, and Trainer. I developed our Packaged For
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