Tricks and Treats of Foster Care
Posted on October 18, 2021 by
October brings thoughts of Halloween to mind. Here from the perspective of foster children and foster parents are some of... Read More
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Welcome to My Family Forest
Posted on September 29, 2021 by
Dear foster parents, I am a teenager in foster care and I want to tell you about my family forest... Read More
Response to Presidential Proclamation on National Foster Care Month
Posted on May 4, 2021 by
Dear Plummer Youth Promise Community, On April 30th, the Biden Administration released a Proclamation on National Foster Care Month, 2021... Read More
Navigating White Privilege as a Foster or Adoptive Parent
Posted on July 8, 2020 by
I have learned to be much more aware that my beautiful, intelligent son faces challenges every day that have not been part of my life. I hope that awareness will make me more sensitive to his experiences as a young man and to be better at helping him navigate his world. He’ll need more than my unconditional love in order to do that.
Getting Closer: Developing a Nurturing Relationship with Your Older Foster Child
Posted on February 3, 2017 by
Chances are, when you became a foster parent, you were looking forward to being able to comfort and nurture any foster child placed with you. But if you’re caring for a teen, things may suddenly seem not that simple.
Words from a Plummer Youth in Foster Care
Posted on September 24, 2015 by
I had a rough life growing up. My biological mom was addicted to heroin and my dad was in jail most of the time.
