Helping a Child Prepare to Testify in Court
In an earlier post, we shared the important support that Courthouse Dogs are providing to children who must testify in court to abuse or neglect. The Centre for Children & Families…
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Court House Dogs Offer Comfort and Support
Click Image to Watch Video Courts across the country are beginning to open up to using therapy dogs to reduce stress and make the process less intimidating. These special therapy…
Read More Can Addiction Be Cured?
According to the NIH (National Institute for Health) the answer is “not always”. Several factors including genetics and the history and type of use play into curing addiction. However, like…
Read More Why do some people become addicted to drugs or alcohol?
Over the years the thinking about addiction has evolved. Today science has informed our thinking to include biological and environmental factors. If you are interested in knowing more, we recommend…
Read More National Trends in 16 Trends of Child Well-Being
The Annie Casey Foundation Report, KIDS COUNT Data Book, provides an informative and disturbing summary of the progress we are making as a nation in ensuring that our most precious…
Read More Indiana Foster Family Resource Guide
The Department of Child Services has a wonderful resource guide with valuable information for Indiana Foster Families and CASA’s. If you are not aware of it. Take a look at…
Read More Foster Children Now Can Remain in School of Origin
Children in foster care frequently change schools – when they first enter foster care, when they move from one foster home to the next or return home. Research shows that…
Read More Walking in the Shoes of Kids in Foster Care
Children in Foster Care can be difficult and seem “ungrateful” for all that a foster family is trying to do for them. Despite their training, foster parents may not realize understand…
Read More Resources from National Center for Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Get to know this amazing center and its resources! Included in the abundant resources are: We encourage you to visit our friends in the UK and explore all they are…
Read More Reunification Framework
Since we are celebrating June as Reunification month we want to share the Reunification Framework from NSPCC.org (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children). The reunification practice framework…
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