This course aims to help kinship caregivers understand the emotional and practical changes they may face, offer strategies for managing loss, guilt, and shifting family relationships, gain tools to connect across generations, practice trauma-informed parenting, and build a supportive community and resource network to sustain them on their caregiving journey.
Kinship Caregiving Read More »
As the beginning of school approaches, consider what supports the children and youth in your home or on your caseload might need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Starting the School Year Off Well Read More »
As parents and caregivers, we all know that humor is one of the things that can help us get through the day with a little bit of grace. Watch this music video by Charlie Appelstein: “Don’t Yell, Gently Tell.”
We Need a Little Laughter Today Read More »
Being adopted or part of the foster care system on holidays like Birth Mother’s Day (on Saturday May 9th), and the traditional Mother’s Day (on Sunday, May 10th), might feel especially complicated for the young people in your home.
Complicated Love: Supporting the Children in Your Home on Mother’s Day Read More »
Carmina Garciadealba, who’ll be facilitating a workshop on the topic of normalcy at our 2026 Vermont Caregiver Connections Conference, wears many hats.
Resources For You: Helping a Child’s Garden Grow Read More »
In our trainings for kin, foster, and adoptive families, we practice a variety of mindfulness techniques because we know that awareness helps us support children and youth who are struggling.
An Unexpected Mindfulness Tool Read More »
Can you think of a time when optimism helped you build a bridge beyond a challenging situation? What helped you feel optimistic, especially if things were hard? Share your thoughts with a friend or loved one…
Optimism in the Face of Adversity Read More »
Our Caregiver Connections Conference, held on May 9th at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, Vermont, is meant to connect, inspire, and celebrate Vermont’s kin, foster, and adoptive caregivers, along with those who work with them.
Joy in the Journey Read More »
The children in your home might be coping with a lot these days. Here are some resources to help you support their physical and emotional well-being.
Supporting Kids Who Feel Anxious Read More »
As we head into these next few weeks of holidays and kids being off of school, here are three things you might want to keep in mind: …
Three Things to Keep in Mind This Season Read More »
