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The tween years can be a challenging time for kids and families and especially so for tweens who are in foster care. So, how does a foster parent prepare to send their tween off to middle school?
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Behind the historic Plummer building on Winter Island – nestled between the basketball court and the ocean – is a... Read More
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As the new school year progresses there may be some bumps in the road for your foster child. Here are some tips to help them get back on track.
Posted on August 28, 2018 by
There are age-specific challenges all students face in school. For a foster child or teen entering a new school, these challenges may be magnified.
Posted on August 27, 2018 by
Many kids in foster care have had a difficult time in school and starting a new school year can stir up a lot of negative thoughts and feelings.
Posted on September 27, 2017 by
Moving from elementary to middle school is a big step, and can be especially challenging for foster children. The security... Read More
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“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
Changing schools can be difficult and disruptive for any child, but especially for students in foster care.
Posted on February 1, 2015 by
“If there were no music program, I don’t know how I would have moved forward and developed myself. I really didn’t talk.”
Kinship care offers many positives for kids and families and it is often the first choice for a child needing out-of-home placement due to abuse or neglect.
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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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