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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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A Brighter Future Ahead

by ilana.bodker | Mar 10, 2022 | 30 Days to Family, Stories

Disclaimer: All names and images have been changed to protect people’s identities. Bilal was born with meth in his system. In the hospital, the...

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A Most Difficult Decision

by ilana.bodker | Mar 3, 2022 | EFF, Stories

Disclaimer: All names and images have been changed to protect people’s identities. Having been in foster care since she was 9 years old, 14-year-old...

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Life After Foster Care: How CCYT Uplifts Former Foster Youth

by ilana.bodker | Feb 24, 2022 | CCYT, Family Support

Taking on the responsibilities of adulthood is never easy, and for former foster youth without any family supports to rely on, it can be nearly...

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Grandmother’s Dedication

by ilana.bodker | Feb 17, 2022 | Advocacy, Stories

Disclaimer: All names and images have been changed to protect people’s identities.  Ida first contacted FosterAdopt Connect when her two...

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FosterAdopt Connect’s Anti-Racism Statement

by Charlie Duber | Feb 15, 2022 | Announcements, In the News

FosterAdopt Connect recognizes the ways in which racism, both systemic and outright, negatively impacts the children and families we serve. As an...

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Behavioral Intervention: Promoting Stability from Inside the Home

by ilana.bodker | Feb 10, 2022 | Family Support

All abused and neglected children have experienced some level of trauma. That trauma often manifests in harmful behaviors such as aggression,...

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From Homeless to Hopeful

by ilana.bodker | Feb 3, 2022 | Fostering Prevention, Stories

Disclaimer: All names and images have been changed to protect people’s identities. Eric and his three children were living in a public park after...

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Moving Forward with Permanency: 30 Days to Family & Extreme Family Finding

by ilana.bodker | Jan 27, 2022 | 30 Days to Family, EFF, Family Support

Helping kids find their forever families is a top priority for us at FosterAdopt Connect. Children often linger in foster care for months or even...

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FosterAdopt Connect hires two new VPs, Josh Hollingsworth and Kathleen Brady

by ilana.bodker | Jan 24, 2022 | Announcements, In the News

Contact: Josh Hollingsworth, josh.hollingsworth@fosteradopt.org Independence, MO (January 24, 2022) – FosterAdopt Connect hired Josh Hollingsworth...

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