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Why You Should Never TELL a Child About Their Adoption
Dear Katie - We’re thinking about adopting a child. We’re learning about open adoption, and one question keeps coming up: When and how do...
Katie
Aug 62 min read


When Supports Fall Away, Families Can’t Stand Alone
I yelled at my kid this morning. It started with an uncapped bottle of Pepsi—me reminding them to screw the top on, seconds later...
Katie
Jul 33 min read


Mother's Day Musings About Open Adoption
Today my eyes welled up with tears when my 11 yr old child picked up the phone, called their mom, and said “Hi Mom! Happy Mother’s Day! I...
Katie
May 212 min read


Claire's Transition (Version 1) - Planning Child Centered Transitions Series Part 3
This is part 3 of a multi-part series all about planning child centered transitions in foster care. Please click here to access prior...
Katie
Aug 19, 20243 min read


Ripping Off the Band Aid - Planning Child Centered Transitions Part 2
This is part 2 of a multi-part series all about planning child centered transitions in foster care. Please click here to access prior...
Katie
Jul 22, 20241 min read


Child-Centered Transition Planning Part 1 - Where do I go from here?
This series will explore planning for transitions within foster care, including reunification, moves between foster/kinship placements...
Katie
Jul 22, 20241 min read
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