Create Safe, Stable, and Nurturing Environments for Children in Care
In twenty-plus years as a social worker, I’ve accompanied many people on some difficult journeys. Whether it was assisting a family to tell their children about the death of a beloved family member or helping young children express their worries after a SWAT team removed them from their family, I know firsthand that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are common.
Why Keeping Children Connected to Their Communities Matters in Foster Care
What helps youth in foster care feel safe, grounded, and supported? This post explores why connection to community, culture, and belonging is essential and how foster care works best when those connections are preserved.
How Strong Support for Foster Parents Promotes Emotional Well-Being
Consistent support can make a meaningful difference for foster parents. Learn how emotional well-being is strengthened through connection, guidance, and partnership.
Our Adoption Journey
Lisa, a foster and adoptive parent and Lead Foster Parent Recruiter with SAFY of Ohio, shares her family’s journey through foster care and adoption emphasizing connection, respect for birth families, and the importance of community support.