Help for Foster Families
The Overlooked Foster Care Crisis During Back-to-School Season
In the thick of the back-to-school season, families across the country prepare for the familiar hustle of shopping for school supplies, adjusting to new routines, and sharing the excitement and
Living With FASD
According to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Consultation Education and Training Services (FASCETS), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum can be described most simply as “an invisible brain-based physical condition with behavioral symptoms.” More specifically,
Traveling with Children Who Have Been Adopted or in Foster Care
The Difficulty of Travel for Children from Adoption or in Care Routine and consistency provide stability and structure for children. Consistent expectations help children feel emotionally and physically secure, especially
Camp Empower Recap
We had the best time at Camp Empower Birmingham! This week, kids were encouraged, parents were equipped, and families were empowered. The help of wonderful volunteers made it a successful
Infertility, Grief, and Parenthood
Infertility, Grief, and Parenthood By Jenny Riddle, with Traci Newell Sitting on a stool in front of a large group of potential adoptive parents, she felt inexperienced and inadequate, but
Can I “Fix” My Child’s Learning Differences
By Ann Maura Hinton, Lifeline Education Specialist The words “back to school” can evoke strong feelings in both parents and children. Parents and students may feel excitement or relief to get back to the routine of
Discipling Children from Trauma Backgrounds
Compiled by Jenny Riddle, with contributions from Traci Newell and Mark Sly When children enter homes from traumatic backgrounds, their lives have already been shaped by circumstances that make brokenness
National Foster Care Month: Opening the Doors of Conversation about Birth Families
Compiled by Jenny Riddle with Traci Newell, LBSW, TBRI® Practitioner, Education Specialist & National Program Director for Families Count For foster parents, talking with children in their care about their