Posted on April 24, 2015 by
Timmy moved into my home on his 8th birthday. He was my very first foster child, and it was an emergency. Luckily, I was aware of the birthday so I had time to buy a cake, balloons and a gift.
Posted on April 17, 2015 by
You have always thought about becoming a foster parent. Find out if now is the right time for your family.
Posted on April 10, 2015 by
Debbie had been thinking about it for a while when she decided to take the first step. Maybe it was because her mother had been raised in foster care.
Posted on April 3, 2015 by
“The reason I went was to better my life knowing I had limited time in the system. I wanted to make sure the chance I got wasn’t ruined.”
Posted on April 3, 2015 by
Imagine moving 19 times before your 18th birthday. Living with 19 different families or in group homes. This was AM’s... Read More
Posted on April 3, 2015 by
Changing schools can be difficult and disruptive for any child, but especially for students in foster care.
Many kids in foster care do not have a clear understanding of why they came into care or who their family members are. With information gathered...
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Plummer’s work to connect older youth in the child-welfare system to permanent families is breaking new ground. Learn how we are sharing best practices with organizations nationally.
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Learn how to get involved to help Plummer youth and families right now. Whether it be through a meal donation, volunteering your time or expertise, or donating, there’s a way for you to help!
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