Another NY Tragedy. The number of children in foster care far exceeds homes available to them
Right now there are 252 children in foster care in Albany County, and just 30 certified foster homes. In Schenectady
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Month: February 2021
Lisa Cohen shares her path from foster child to world-champion boxer in hopes of helping others go the distance
It took years for Lisa Cohen, a boxing champion and motivational speaker, to recover from the trauma of her years
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Dave Thomas Foundation Celebrates Adoption Milestone During COVID-19
The Dave Thomas Foundation recently celebrated its 10,000th adoption of a child from foster care and the milestone was reached
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Fundraiser for CASA of Missoula
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Missoula is a nonprofit that recruits, trains, and supports volunteers to advocate for children
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This Michigan County Needs More Foster Parents
“We had a number of families when the program was first started in the late 70s,” said Johnson. “Over that
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Fostering in Texas: Today, Family shares their perspective on giving a home to a child
Every day, nearly 1,000 children in Central Texas wait and hope for a forever home. While adoption is the goal,
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Mona Kaveh gives a voice to foster children in Las Vegas
In 2018, Mona Kaveh received an email from the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada informing her she was on
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Teaching foster parents how to better care for their child’s hair
Being a foster parent is rewarding, but there can also be a steep learning curve, especially for parents taking care
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Former Foster Kid Starts Tutoring Club to Help Children Like Her
“I went into foster care, and my progress was derailed. I was sent for “evaluation” to a group home, which
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Foster care advocates host virtual event in Idaho
Idaho Voices for Children hosted a virtual event that was open to anyone interested in raising awareness for foster care
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