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Posted by Titus Battle on June 23, 2009 at 12:57pm
Forever in our hearts
Although you're not their mother
You care for them each day.
You cuddle, sing and read to them
and watch them as they play
You see each new accomplishment
You help them grow and learn,
You understand their language,
You listen with concern
They come to you for comfort,
and you kiss away their tears.
They proudly show their work to you
you give the loudest cheers !
No , you are not their mothers,
But your role is just as strong.
You nurture them and keep them safe
Though may… Continue
Posted by Dreams come true ! on June 19, 2009 at 12:43pm — 1 Comment
Poem by Geoffrey Canada
Maybe before we didn’t know,
That Corey is afraid to go
To school, the store, to roller skate.
He cries a lot for a boy of eight.
But now we know each day its true
That other girls and boys cry too.
They cry for us to lend a hand.
Time for us to take a stand.
And little Maria’s window screens
Keeps out flies and other things.
But she knows to duck her head,
When she prays each night ‘fore bed.
Because in the window comes some things
That shatter little children-dreams.
For some, the… Continue
Posted by Gjenifer Stark on June 17, 2009 at 2:22pm — 1 Comment
YOUTH SOCIETY COUNCIL Y.S.C.®
Greater Atlanta Georgia Area the Youth Society Council ®
2778 Cumberland Blvd. Suite 349
Smyrna Georgia 30080
May 23, 2009
Dear Colleague,
Thank you for your continued support of the Greater Geographical Atlanta Area Youth Society Council Foundation. As a loyal contributor and donor, your leadership successfully establishes disadvantaged youths into professional business men and woman. The benefit, are unimaginable; our youth awareness… Continue
Posted by Dr. Reda on June 12, 2009 at 9:26am
Book for Adopted and Fostered Teens is looking for a few more articles....
Posted by Carrie Kitze on June 8, 2009 at 6:30am
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Started by Leontyne Anglin in General Questions & Suggestions Jul 3.
9 year old foster son beginning to exhibit rage and anger
Our foster son has been with us for a year now. He has just recently begun to exhibit strong anger issues. He kicks, screams, hits and tries to provoke a fight. When we do not fight back, of course...
Started by Melissa in Behavior Issues Jun 30.
Reunification
Hi, I have a sibling group that may be reunified with the Bio parents. How long can that actually take? It hasnt started yet. we are going to a 2nd Permancey Hearing. But there is talk of a possibl...
Started by TMC in General Questions & Suggestions Jun 25.
Home Study question 4 Replies
We had our homestudy performed through our local county. We have not received a copy, can we ask for a copy and legally do they have to give us one if we ask?
Started by 4thekids in General Questions & Suggestions. Last reply by Jennifer Leonard 2 hours ago.
The placement of chilren ! 2 Replies
I am not happy right now with state workers. Placement has been trying to place two kids in my care, witch I don't feel will be a good fit for my home. Well yesterday they tried again to talk me in...
Started by Dreams come true ! in General Questions & Suggestions. Last reply by Dreams come true ! Jun 29.
Foster parents deserve more benefits... and FosterCares.tv just went live!!
I've been told they (FosterCares.tv) will be emailing everyone who's subscribed so far with some information.... but for now PLEASE tell your friends and contacts who are foster parents or involved...
Tagged: discounts, offers, adopt, benefits, caretaker
Started by Kf in General Questions & Suggestions Jun 25.
I need some advice regarding my foster sister 6 Replies
I'm going to give you some background information first. I am a former foster child and my longest foster home was one in which I had an older brother, an older sister, myself, and a younger sister...
Tagged: smoking, drinking, pregnancy, drugs, teen
Started by Janettee McCrary in Behavior Issues. Last reply by Janettee McCrary Jun 24.
Savings plan benefits teens leaving foster care 4 Replies
The program is part of an intensifying push to help the rising number of teens who graduate from foster care without support. That number increased 53% from 17,310 in 1998 to 26,517 in 2006, the mo...
Started by Johanna Greeson in General Questions & Suggestions. Last reply by Duane Jun 25.
Foster parents need to sign up for this!
There is a new non-profit (based in Colorado) that will be putting together all kinds of nice benefits for foster parents. Things like discounts and special deals. They believe foster parents shoul...
Started by Kf in News Jun 11.
Healthcare through Medical 2 Replies
Hi All, My wife and I are new to the Foster care system and we are quickly learning that there are a lot of challenges. The children are actually our great niece & nephew who taken by CPS and ...
Started by Jeffrey Erb in General Questions & Suggestions. Last reply by Poetic4evr Jun 18.
Organization of the Month- "CASA D.C."
CASA for Children of DC was established in 2002 to make sure that children experiencing abuse and neglect in our nation's capital can count on caring adults in our community to lead them to safety, restore hope, and facilitate healing. To find out how to volunteer with CASA D.C. or refer a foster child for support, visit http://www.casadc.org/
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David Gerrold- Award Winning Author, The Martian Child.
"To my mind, being an adoptive parent is one of the greatest adventures any human being can take on. It's also one of the most inspiring and rewarding. I can't imagine my life without my son. It's as if I spent every day of my life preparing for this joy."
Darryl "DMC" McDaniels - Legendary Rapper and Grammy Winner.
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Television's Judge Karen - Foster Parent and Foster Advocate.
"Your work yesterday and today is paving the way for the changes the system needs. Don't give up hope. Our children need you and need others like you."
Sen. Darrell Steinberg- CA. State Senator and Foster Advocate.
"To all the members of Foster Care Central who are dedicated to improving the lives of foster children...THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU."
Amos Zereoue- former NFL Running Back.
"You are the people who never get the recognition that is deserved, and I'd like to commend you and thank you for all your hard work."
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"Just remember, there is no easy way to success.
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