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Let’s Talk About Benefits: Programs for Adoptive Families

Navigating the world of public benefits can be tricky. From paying for childcare to needing extra assistance with bringing more groceries in the home, many times, families are unaware of the types of benefits they may be eligible for. While every Kinship and Adoption family has their own unique needs and experiences, families may be curious as to how a certain benefit may impact their specific family situation.   

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Let’s Talk About Benefits: Programs for Kinship Families

Navigating the world of public benefits can be tricky. From paying for childcare to needing extra assistance with bringing more groceries in the home, many times, families are unaware of the types of benefits they may be eligible for. While every Kinship and Adoption family has their own unique needs and experiences, families may be curious as to how a certain benefit may impact their specific family situation.

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Road Trip of an Adoptive Mom

In 2008, our family adopted our youngest son from the foster care system. Prior to adoption, my husband and I dove in headfirst, educating ourselves on what to expect, researching,…

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The Importance of Caregiver Self-Care

New kinship and adoptive families typically experience major changes in their daily lives and routines. Self-care is essential to establishing stability for the child or children in your care.   At the base level, self-care is “the act of…

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Caring for LGBTQ+ Youth Workshop

Caring for LGBTQ+ Youth: Understanding Diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression (SOGIE), and the Impact of Affirmative Care Caregiver support and affirmation has a significant positive impact on LGBTQ+…

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The Many Emotions of Kinship Caregiving

I want to take a moment to celebrate and recognize you, the kinship caregiver, and to reflect on the incredibly important work you do each day. I also want to ask you to think about taking the best care of yourself that you can in this challenging and rewarding role.

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How to Support Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Exploration

Research shows that there are certain behaviors that can protect LGBTQ+ youth against physical and mental health risks. The more often and more emphatically these accepting behaviors are practiced, the greater the impact to youth well-being. As a parent or caregiver, you play a key role in preventing many of the negative outcomes faced by these vulnerable youth in your care.

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