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National Social Work Month (NSWM): “Compassion + Action” – The Heart of Change

National Social Work Month (NSWM): “Compassion + Action” – The Heart of Change

by Krista Norris | Feb 28, 2025 | Uncategorized

March is National Social Work Month, a time to recognize the incredible work social workers do every day. This year’s theme, “Social Work: Compassion + Action,” highlights the deep care and dedication social workers bring to their communities. But what does this theme...
Foster Care Myths vs. Reality: Truth that Encourages

Foster Care Myths vs. Reality: Truth that Encourages

by Krista Norris | Feb 25, 2025 | Uncategorized

Foster care is a life-changing journey—not just for the children in care, but for the foster parents who open their hearts and homes to them. However, many misconceptions about foster care prevent compassionate individuals from stepping forward to help. It’s...
4 Essential Resources Potential Foster Parents Should Know About

4 Essential Resources Potential Foster Parents Should Know About

by Krista Norris | Feb 21, 2025 | Uncategorized

Becoming a foster parent is a life-changing decision that comes with great responsibility and reward. Foster parents provide stability, love, and guidance to children who have experienced trauma, neglect, or loss. While the journey can be deeply fulfilling, it also...
The Reality of Foster Care: A Child’s Perspective

The Reality of Foster Care: A Child’s Perspective

by Krista Norris | Feb 14, 2025 | Uncategorized

Imagine Your Childhood Memories What were you doing and who were you with? Now, imagine that in one day, all the things familiar to you changed. Imagine that even your best memories were not often happy ones and that your days were filled with uncertainty. Some days,...
The Foster Care Crisis: Stadium-Sized Perspective

The Foster Care Crisis: Stadium-Sized Perspective

by Krista Norris | Feb 7, 2025 | Uncategorized

Imagine a packed Super Bowl stadium, full of cheering fans. Now, picture that same stadium filled with children instead—children in need of safe, loving homes. In the United States, the number of children currently in foster care could fill every seat in a Super Bowl...

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