Jan 7, 2013
All states are mandated to establish an ongoing training requirement for resource caregivers by the federal government to ensure the safety and support of children, youth and families. As a resource caregiver who has been “in the trenches”, I believe...
Nov 27, 2012
Wendy’s Wonderful Kids (WWK) is now part of Family Programs Hawaii’s array of programs. It is searching for adoptive families for children waiting in foster care. Click here to view frequently asked questions about WWK: FAQs WWK’s core belief is that...
Jun 29, 2012
If you are a resource caregiver, you have a unique perspective on the strengths and needs of the children and youth you are fostering. That is why it is so important for you to attend their court hearings. It Takes An `Ohana’s recently revised Caregivers and...
Mar 15, 2012
I was very pleased to find the winter 2012 newsletter of the Children, Youth, and Families Office of the American Psychological Association with several articles about the mental health needs of children and youth who have experienced foster care. I was privileged to...
Mar 8, 2012
According to the National Working Group on Foster Care and Education’s October 2011 report, “Success in school can be a positive counterweight to the abuse, neglect, separation and impermanence experienced by children and youth in foster care. Education...
Nov 13, 2011
A 2008 study published in Pediatrics used data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health to determine if foster youth with adult mentors have a smoother transition to adulthood. The results indicate that mentored youth report better health, less...
