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A Beautiful Transformation: Bree’s Story

by marketing | Dec 20, 2022 | Stories

Bree’s* early life was marked by abuse, neglect, and exposure to domestic violence. Due to these experiences, she was eventually diagnosed with Post...

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Five Simple Ways You Can Help FosterAdopt Connect for the Holidays

by marketing | Dec 16, 2022 | Uncategorized

With the year coming to a close and the Holidays approaching, you may be looking for unique ways to give back to the community during the season of...

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Giving Joy for the Holidays

by marketing | Dec 14, 2022 | Volunteering

On Saturday, December 10, a band of volunteers braved the cold and gathered in a former Macy’s department store in Independence, MO for our annual...

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From Teacher to Parent: Amanda, Chet, and Chris’ Story

by marketing | Dec 9, 2022 | Adoption, EFF, Stories

Chris* was placed in foster care in 2017. His mother struggled with substance abuse and untreated mental health, and sadly, she passed away the...

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Thankfulness Can Look Different for Youth in Foster Care

by marketing | Nov 23, 2022 | Uncategorized

Thanksgiving, as the name would suggest, is a natural time to reflect on the things we are thankful for. Oftentimes, families will gather around a...

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We All Need Somebody to Lean On: Ashley’s Story

by marketing | Oct 27, 2022 | CCYT, Stories

As a young girl, Ashley had very little stability in her life. In foster care since the age of 14 due to neglect, she bounced between several homes...

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Building Better Outcomes: Road to Home Gala 2022

by marketing | Oct 17, 2022 | In the News

Our Road to Home Gala is an event we look forward to every year. However, the pandemic put a damper on our being able to meet in person for the last...

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Caffeine for a Cause: Introducing the Connect Café

by marketing | Oct 17, 2022 | Announcements, In the News, Stories

At FosterAdopt Connect, we’re constantly looking for innovative ways to serve children and families across all of our communities. We have had a...

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How to Talk to Children in Foster Care about School Shootings

by marketing | May 26, 2022 | Adoption, Family Permanency, Resources, Stories

It’s hard to find words in the wake of tragedy. The death of 19 students and two teachers at Robb Middle School in Uvalde, TX due to gun violence is...

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Finally, a Forever Family: The Shelleys’ Story

by marketing | May 24, 2022 | Adoption, Family Permanency, Resources, Stories

Jacob entered foster care when he was six years old. His young life was marked by regular upheaval, bouncing between several foster homes and even...

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