As a kin or foster caregiver, or an adoptive parent, joining a support group can be a powerful experience that helps you gain perspectives and ideas that might work well for your family. Helpguide.org notes that, “A support group offers a safe place where you can get information that’s practical, constructive, and helpful. You’ll have

Beyond physical survival, all of us have basic social and emotional needs.  The Circle of Courage, developed by Drs. Larry Brendtro, Martin Brokenleg, and Steve Van Bockern, is one of many models used to describe positive youth development. The Circle of Courage draws on modern research, the heritage of early youth pioneers, and traditional Native American

There is still time to register for the virtual Lunch & Learn, on October 19th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm, through the Vermont Consortium for Adoption and Guardianship!  This month’s topic: Supporting LGBTQ Youth. This is open to ALL caregivers (adoptive, guardianship, foster, and kinship, all community members considering adopting or fostering, and ALL professionals who support