Tag: foster care
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They Don’t Want To Be Here
Get Pregnant Fast On a Friday evening, two children were welcomed into our home. It was their very first night away from their mother. The younger boy, just 5 years old, wailed as the caseworker guided him through our front door. For the next 90 minutes, he voiced his distress over and over: “I don’t…
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Yes, Being a Foster Parent Can Break Your Heart, But Don’t Let That Hold You Back
Get Pregnant Fast When you embark on the journey of foster care and adoption, you’re stepping into a world filled with heartache, loss, and challenges. You’re signing up for sleepless nights and draining days. As you open your heart to those in need, you also welcome a whirlwind of emotions and experiences that can feel…
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Same-Sex Couples Can Now Adopt Nationwide
Get Pregnant Fast In a landmark ruling, a federal judge has declared Mississippi’s ban on same-sex couples adopting children unconstitutional, granting legal recognition for gay couples to adopt across all 50 states. Until recently, Mississippi was the final holdout against such adoptions. This monumental decision has sparked celebrations among human rights advocates and supporters of…
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What I Discovered While Parenting a Foster Child with Behavioral Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting, especially in the realm of foster care, can be an eye-opening journey. I embarked on this path after grappling with years of infertility and a longing to bring a child into my home. In my early training sessions, I absorbed stories from seasoned foster parents—tales of reunions, happy adoptions, and the…
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The Tough Realities of Foster Care
Get Pregnant Fast Just a day after stepping away from my job to embrace the journey of foster care, two energetic boys entered our home. Meet Big J, age 10, and Little J, age 8—two brothers filled with charm, humor, and an undeniable zest for life. Our initial days together were all about exploration. They…
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Court Decides Couple Can’t Foster Due to Beliefs on Spanking
Get Pregnant Fast In a notable ruling, a court has determined that a couple cannot become foster parents because of their belief in corporal punishment. The issue of spanking is a contentious one in the realm of parenting, particularly when it comes to the welfare of foster children. Recently, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court made…
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The Bittersweet Reality of Adoption
Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I became foster parents a year and a half ago. With no prior experience or personal connections in the foster care system, we stepped into uncharted territory. It’s a journey that many are unaware of, yet it’s crucial to discuss because there are over 400,000 children in foster care…
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Foster Parent’s Heartfelt Post Highlights the Daily Struggles of Foster Children
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful Facebook post that has captured widespread attention, foster parent Emily recently shared her experiences, revealing the profound challenges foster children face. Her heartfelt message has resonated with many, garnering over 42,000 shares and 6 million views within days. “Today in court,” Emily began, “I found myself holding onto something…