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Yes, you can start your adoption or foster care journey—even during a pandemic! With experienced staff available to answer questions by phone and email, free online webinars, and free virtual information meetings, we are here to help you take the first steps toward growing your family. Learn more on our blog. Foster Care Adoption, Take The First Step, You Gave Up, Stress Management, Gender Neutral, The Fosters, Improve Yourself, How Are You Feeling, Journey
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Yes, you can start your adoption or foster care journey—even during a pandemic! With experienced staff available to answer questions by phone and email, free online webinars, and free virtual information meetings, we are here to help you take the first steps toward growing your family. Learn more on our blog.
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Reading is not only a great form of entertainment, but it has also been shown to relax our bodies and calm our minds—something we could all use a little more of these days. It’s also a great way to engage in self-introspection or jump-start meaningful conversations with loved ones. We’ve rounded up 13 books that explore themes of foster care and adoption written from the perspective of adoptees, adoptive parents, and adoption professionals. Adoption Shower, Open Adoption, Meaningful Conversations, Adoptive Parents, Our Body, Bodies, Perspective
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Reading is not only a great form of entertainment, but it has also been shown to relax our bodies and calm our minds—something we could all use a little more of these days. It’s also a great way to engage in self-introspection or jump-start meaningful conversations with loved ones. We’ve rounded up 13 books that explore themes of foster care and adoption written from the perspective of adoptees, adoptive parents, and adoption professionals.
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The statistics are dire. More than 23,000 kids age out of U.S. foster care each year.1 Without the support that comes from an adoptive family or permanency connection, these kids face really tough odds. Many will end up with chemical dependencies, criminal records, or pregnancies at a young age. Few will graduate college.You can help. There are a number of teens waiting for adoption each year. Foster Care Statistics, Adoption Statistics, Foster To Adopt, Foster Kids, Foster Family, Foster Parenting, Parenting Advice, Becoming A Foster Parent
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The statistics are dire. More than 23,000 kids age out of U.S. foster care each year.1 Without the support that comes from an adoptive family or permanency connection, these kids face really tough odds. Many will end up with chemical dependencies, criminal records, or pregnancies at a young age. Few will graduate college.You can help. There are a number of teens waiting for adoption each year.
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Reach With Them: One Foster Mom's Story of Open Adoption - CHLSS Co Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Foster Mom, Adopt Us Kids, Out To Lunch
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Reach With Them: One Foster Mom's Story of Open Adoption - CHLSS
Use these strategies to help you discipline your kiddo. Great reading recommendations as well. Parenting Plan, Parenting Hacks, Parenting Classes, Parenting Quotes, Parenting Toddlers, Parenting Workshop, Parenting Websites
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Use these strategies to help you discipline your kiddo. Great reading recommendations as well.
The statistics are dire, but you can help. We need families to open their minds, hearts and homes to these children. We also need advocates to help spread the word about who they are, and to open up the conversation with their friends and family about why it’s important to consider adopting teens.
The statistics are dire, but you can help. We need families to open their minds, hearts and homes to these children. We also need advocates to help spread the word about who they are, and to open up the conversation with their friends and family about why it’s important to consider adopting teens.
Read Kip and Amy's story of becoming a bilingual family and the extra challenging but rewarding experiences that came with it! Three Kids, How To Become, Couple Photos, Reading, Children, Couple Shots, Young Children
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Read Kip and Amy's story of becoming a bilingual family and the extra challenging but rewarding experiences that came with it!
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LGBTQ Youth needs support! HRC's National Youth Survey found high levels of mental and physical health problems within LGBTQ youth as a result of ongoing bias. Despite the difficult realities for LGBTQ Youth, this resilient community is still overwhelmingly proud of their identities. This pride month, remember the many LGBTQ Youth waiting in foster care, and the extra care and support they need! Bullying And Harassment, Trans Gender, Respect People, Pro Life, Health Problems, Counseling, Mental Health
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LGBTQ Youth needs support! HRC's National Youth Survey found high levels of mental and physical health problems within LGBTQ youth as a result of ongoing bias. Despite the difficult realities for LGBTQ Youth, this resilient community is still overwhelmingly proud of their identities. This pride month, remember the many LGBTQ Youth waiting in foster care, and the extra care and support they need!
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When a child walks into your home from a past you have had no control over, it can be challenging to know what is important. All children need to know certain things like manners, right? Well, when it comes to foster care, the important things are a little different. Bring Up A Child, Healthy Pregnancy Tips
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When a child walks into your home from a past you have had no control over, it can be challenging to know what is important. All children need to know certain things like manners, right? Well, when it comes to foster care, the important things are a little different.
Your home study is done! Shew! Take some time to shake out that hand that has been signing an endless stream of paperwork! This was the point where I got shopping happy. Like literally. Buy all the cute baby/toddler things am I right? Parenting Memes, Kids And Parenting, Foster Parent Quotes, Natural Parenting, Peaceful Parenting
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Your home study is done! Shew! Take some time to shake out that hand that has been signing an endless stream of paperwork! This was the point where I got shopping happy. Like literally. Buy all the cute baby/toddler things am I right?
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Amanda reflects on what it means to be called "Mom" by her children through birth and adoption. #fostercare #fosteradopt #adoption #mothersday It's Meant To Be, Amanda, Birth, Mom, Beautiful
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Amanda reflects on what it means to be called "Mom" by her children through birth and adoption. #fostercare #fosteradopt #adoption #mothersday
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how we transition a new foster kid into our home. - let's be brave. Private Adoption, Adoption Agencies, Adoption Process
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how we transition a new foster kid into our home. - let's be brave.
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A child with self esteem is a confident child. Here's how to boost your child's self esteem. | parenting | positive parenting | self esteem in children | self esteem in kids | positive parenting techniques | raising confident kids | raising kids with confidence Practical Parenting, Mindful Parenting, Mom Advice, Toddler Discipline
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A child with self esteem is a confident child. Here's how to boost your child's self esteem. | parenting | positive parenting | self esteem in children | self esteem in kids | positive parenting techniques | raising confident kids | raising kids with confidence
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Preparing to file your 2017 taxes? Join us for a webinar to learn all about the Adoption Tax Credit. This webinar will explain what the tax credit is for adoptive parents, what type of funds a family can expect, and how you can apply. This webinar will be useful for families who have completed their adoption or are just getting started! #adoption tax credit, #adoption rocks Tax Credits, What Type, Money Saving Tips, Budgeting, Families, Rocks
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Preparing to file your 2017 taxes? Join us for a webinar to learn all about the Adoption Tax Credit. This webinar will explain what the tax credit is for adoptive parents, what type of funds a family can expect, and how you can apply. This webinar will be useful for families who have completed their adoption or are just getting started! #adoption tax credit, #adoption rocks
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Are you finding it challenging to understand your child's behavior? On February 6th at 11am-12pm CT, Dr. Elaine Schulte will explain how you can identify typical behavior as well as signs of attachment or attention disorders and how atypical behaviors can be managed. #attachmentdisorders #postadoption Attention Disorder, Adoption Information, February 6th, Atypical, Adopting A Child, Kids Behavior, Understanding Yourself, Disorders
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Are you finding it challenging to understand your child's behavior? On February 6th at 11am-12pm CT, Dr. Elaine Schulte will explain how you can identify typical behavior as well as signs of attachment or attention disorders and how atypical behaviors can be managed. #attachmentdisorders #postadoption
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Is it ADHD? Or Could it be Trauma (by Helene Goble) Educational Psychology, School Psychology, Psychology Resources, Parenting Articles, Adhd Signs
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Is it ADHD? Or Could it be Trauma (by Helene Goble)
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"I think of what the past few months have been like for him. How one morning he woke up, got dressed, packed his backpack, and was then led away from the only home he ever knew." #adoption #blog #mother Kids House, Backpack, The Past, Led, Backpacker, Backpacking
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"I think of what the past few months have been like for him. How one morning he woke up, got dressed, packed his backpack, and was then led away from the only home he ever knew." #adoption #blog #mother
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WHITE ADOPTIVE PARENTS OF BLACK CHILDREN: HOW UNCOMFORTABLE ARE YOU? Being uncomfortable is good. #blog #adoption #black #white #transracial #adopt Black Kids, Outlines, Black White, Blog
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WHITE ADOPTIVE PARENTS OF BLACK CHILDREN: HOW UNCOMFORTABLE ARE YOU? Being uncomfortable is good. #blog #adoption #black #white #transracial #adopt
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Older child adoption - Great tip for bonding!!! #fostercare #olderchildadoption #adopt #attachment #bonding #rad Adoption Party, Adopting Older Children
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Older child adoption - Great tip for bonding!!! #fostercare #olderchildadoption #adopt #attachment #bonding #rad
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Check out our #FREE online #webinar about #fostercare #adoption in #Minnesota ----- December 7th at 6pm Minnesota, November, Baby, Check, Free, November Born
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Check out our #FREE online #webinar about #fostercare #adoption in #Minnesota ----- December 7th at 6pm
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Happy Thanksgiving from Children's Home Society and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota! #thanksgiving #thankful Social Services, Lutheran, Happy Thanksgiving, Thankful, Pumpkin
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Happy Thanksgiving from Children's Home Society and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota! #thanksgiving #thankful
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What does "healthy" mean to you when you check the box on that home study preferences list?? #homestudy #adoption #fostercare #healthy #blog Home Study, Fear Of Flying, Wipe Out, Healthy
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What does "healthy" mean to you when you check the box on that home study preferences list?? #homestudy #adoption #fostercare #healthy #blog
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"Children who have been through times of not having their basic needs met often become self-reliant." #adoption #needs #blog Buy Goldfish, Basic Needs, Food Insecurity, Self, Cards Against Humanity, Times
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"Children who have been through times of not having their basic needs met often become self-reliant." #adoption #needs #blog
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Holding Therapy: A simple strategy towards bonding, healing and attachment with your adopted child. #attachment #bonding #adoption Adoption Books, Parenting Styles, International Adoption
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Holding Therapy: A simple strategy towards bonding, healing and attachment with your adopted child. #attachment #bonding #adoption
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In this honest and open blog, a mother shares lessons she learned when adopting an older child and her daughter shares her experience being adopted at an older age. #adoption #foreverhome #blog Step Parent Adoption, Adopted Children, Baby Care Tips, Baby Tips
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In this honest and open blog, a mother shares lessons she learned when adopting an older child and her daughter shares her experience being adopted at an older age. #adoption #foreverhome #blog
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