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Resources for Families Facing Challenges in South Carolina

Resources for Families Facing Challenges in South Carolina

by Krista Norris | Nov 26, 2025 | Uncategorized

How the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program Provides Support, Stability & Hope Families across South Carolina face a wide range of challenges – from behavioral and emotional struggles to unexpected crises and the need for safe, supportive care....
There Is a Foster Parent Shortage: How You Can Help

There Is a Foster Parent Shortage: How You Can Help

by Krista Norris | Nov 17, 2025 | Uncategorized

Have you ever wondered why there’s a shortage of foster parents in South Carolina and across the country? In recent years, fewer individuals and families have stepped forward to become foster parents – and many who do start fostering often stop after their first...
National Adoption Month: Adopting from Foster Care

National Adoption Month: Adopting from Foster Care

by Krista Norris | Nov 7, 2025 | Uncategorized

Celebrating Families, Hope, and Forever Homes Each November, we celebrate National Adoption Month – a time to raise awareness about adoption, honor families who have opened their hearts and homes, and shine a light on the thousands of children in foster care who...
Children’s Mental Health Matters: Access to Mental Health Services in Schools

Children’s Mental Health Matters: Access to Mental Health Services in Schools

by Krista Norris | Oct 17, 2025 | Uncategorized

Children’s mental health is just as important as their physical health – but too often, it’s the area that gets overlooked. Between academic pressures, social challenges, and personal struggles, many students face emotional and mental health concerns that impact...
Working Full-Time as a Foster Parent: You Can Do It!

Working Full-Time as a Foster Parent: You Can Do It!

by Krista Norris | Oct 10, 2025 | Uncategorized

Many people believe that being a foster parent requires you to stay home full-time – but that’s simply not true. Every day, countless foster parents successfully balance their careers, families, and the meaningful responsibility of caring for children in need....
What Happens When Youth Age Out of Foster Care?

What Happens When Youth Age Out of Foster Care?

by Krista Norris | Sep 5, 2025 | Uncategorized

Every year, thousands of young people across the United States “age out” of foster care. This means they reach adulthood – usually at age 18 or 21, depending on the state – and leave the foster care system without being connected to a permanent...
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