Coalition Connection

The observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day began in 1983 when President Ronald Reagan signed it into law. In the words of Coretta Scott King, the holiday “celebrates the life and legacy of a [...]

The statistics about human trafficking are shocking–and more than a little frightening. Human trafficking is a danger that exists in every city and community. And unfortunately, children [...]

Click on the image to view the video now It feels fitting, as we enter a season of holidays, family gatherings, and traditions, that we take a mindful moment to remember the role of grief in the [...]

November is Native American Heritage Month in the United States. Many of us are only aware of a few of the dozens of Tribal nations living within our borders. Some of them have existed on this [...]

Click on the image to view the video now We talk about shared or “co-parenting” all the time here at the Coalition. We know how impactful it is for children in care to see their foster parents [...]

Many of us roll full speed into the holidays with lists of gifts to purchase, dinner invitations, and a calendar full of holiday gatherings. It is a festive time that is full of joy and BUSY! [...]

Excitement, fear, anticipation, doubt. These are all feelings that may come up when considering adoption. Kids in care who are waiting for their “no matter what” families also experience these [...]

Click on the image to view the video now I felt immediate relief when I first watched this video from Lori and Karl. When I showed this video to my parents, they felt the same. It was comforting [...]

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and diversity of the American Latino community. We honor and recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans, specifically those [...]

Click on the image to view the video now One of my favorite No Matter What Families videos is “Reunification Journey.” I am not a parent myself but listening to Betsy share about her family and [...]