Invisible String, The
“That’s impossible,” said twins Jeremy & Liza after their Mom told them they’re all connected by this thing called an Invisible String. “What kind of string”? They asked with a […]
FAW: Coordinating Culture & Care
Coordinating Culture & Care When a child enters out-of-home care, there are so many questions and so many things on the to-do list. Ensuring that the child is safe, that […]
Partners: Exploring Culture
Exploring Culture In the world of adoption and foster care, we often talk about transracial and transcultural families; those families made up of members representing different ethnic groups or racial backgrounds. But, […]
Adoption Reunion Survival Guide, (The) – Preparing Yourself for the Search, Reunion, and Beyond
This book is written by two adoption specialists, one of whom is a reunited birthmother, and draws on the real-life experiences of others to help readers prepare for the emotional […]
Transgender Child, (The) – A Handbook for Families and Professionals
This comprehensive first of its kind guidebook explores the unique challenges that thousands of families face every day raising their children in every city and state. Through extensive research and […]
Welcome to the Roller Coaster – Real life stories of the ups and downs of foster care
“Welcome to the Roller Coaster” was written by fourteen foster moms who have fostered a combined total of over one hundred thirty-five children. They have come together to share their […]
Body Keeps the Score, (The) – Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with […]
It Gets Better – Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating a Life Worth Living
Every story can change a life. Growing up isn’t easy. Many young people face daily tormenting and bullying, and this is especially true for LGBT kids and teens. In response […]
FAW: A Foster Parent’s Tool Box
A Foster Parent’s Tool Box The journey of providing foster care is dotted with “a-ha” moments along the way. Over time, we pick up new information and strategies, process challenges […]
Partners: Family Tool Kits
Family Tool Kits In this issue of Partners, we chose to focus on the stories of other families and their versions of the “tool boxes” they have used to this point […]
