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 »
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 »
Transitioning from adolescence to adulthood is a major life change for any young person, one that often comes with little preparation for the financial realities of this new phase of life. For youth aging out of the foster care system without the benefit of family safety nets, the transition brings an added layer of risk and complication.
Guiding Youth Toward Financial Well-Being Read More »
This month we’ll be focusing on understanding the experiences and needs of youth who are moving beyond the child welfare system as they become adults.
What Does It Mean to Age Out of Foster Care? Read More »
If you are a kinship caregiver, take a moment to breathe deeply and appreciate the good you are doing—even, or maybe especially, if raising your relatives sometimes feels challenging. If you are a friend or community member, consider ways you might be able to support the kinship caregivers in your life. Sharing dinner together sometimes, helping a child with homework, or offering a listening ear may benefit you as well as the families you support. If you work with kinship families, take some to appreciate the hard work you’ve already done.
Uplifting Kinship Care Families Read More »
