Fostering
Why I Foster Teenage Girls
An interview with foster parent LaVeda Chapell LaVeda Chapell is a foster parent with SAFY of Nevada. One thing that makes her extraordinary is her
May 16, 2019
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Fostering
Understanding the Different Types of Foster Parenting
“I’m happy to see them become successful young adults. Whether they return home or become a permanent placement in the home or they become an
May 6, 2019
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Parenting
Tips for Buying First Car for Foster Youth
A teenager’s first car is a serious consideration. Whether you’re a biological parent, step parent, adoptive parent, foster parent or caring adult, when it comes
April 25, 2019
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Behavioral Health
Every Month is Autism Awareness Month When You Parent a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
April has been designated as Autism Awareness Month. From blue lights to puzzle pieces, public initiatives and events ensure more people than ever know about
April 17, 2019
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Parenting
How to Spot and Stop Child Abuse and Neglect
It’s the unthinkable. An unsafe family in which a child is neglected or worse, abused. It’s more common than you think and often leaves children
April 9, 2019
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Parenting
Tips for Parents and Foster Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities
March celebrates Development Disabilities Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of children between the ages of 3-17 diagnosed
March 25, 2019
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SAFY Blog
A Thank You to Social Workers in Foster Care and Adoption
Social workers empower and uplift millions of people every day. Those in the profession are dedicated to helping others in dire times and improving their
March 11, 2019
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Parenting
How to Help Your Kids Cope with Separation and Divorce Anxiety
Going through a divorce is not only trying on you and your spouse, but more than likely will affect your children in a major way.
February 25, 2019
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Parenting
Parent Tips for Helping Your Teen Set Boundaries with Their Dating Partner
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Every year, about 1.5 million high school students (one of every three students) across the U.S. experience physical
February 13, 2019
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Parenting
Teen Dating Violence: When and How Relationships Become Damaging and Unhealthy
There’s an epidemic among teens and young adults, one that’s obvious in some respects and yet hiding in plain sight. It’s a phenomenon that’s easy
February 6, 2019
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