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Many relative caregivers’ stories begin the same way—a phone call asking if they would be willing to care for and support a child in their extended family who is in need. That phone call may have [...]

As parents and caregivers of children with trauma histories, you are at an increased risk of experiencing compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue is stress that results from exposure to [...]

I’m so happy to raise these beautiful kids, but all my friends are busy enjoying their retirement. Adopting older children was right for us, but when we get together with our friends, we are the [...]

The beginning of a new school year brings Open Houses, Family Fun Days, and meeting lots of new people–new classmates, new teachers, and new families. Any caregiver knows that kids have lots of [...]