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May 29, 2020Different Paths to Adoptions- Jennifer’s Story
Different Paths to Adoptions- Jennifer’s Story There are different paths to adoption through the foster care system. You can choose to solely foster, provide respite care, or even adopt. For some, like Jennifer Olsen and her wife Jolene, the decision isn’t set in stone. The couple became registered foster parents in March of 2017. They…
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May 29, 2020Understanding Contact Tracing During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Understanding Contact Tracing During the Coronavirus Outbreak Understanding contact tracing during the coronavirus outbreak is a way to contain the spread. Like many new terms we are learning, contact tracing is a hot phrase. Contact tracing is the process of identifying people who have been exposed to a person afflicted with (in this case) COVID-19.…
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May 28, 2020The Incredible Responsibility of Caring for Children in Foster Care
The Incredible Responsibility of Caring for Children in Foster Care There is an incredible responsibility for caring for children in foster care. Foster Love - Together We Rise is joining forces with one of their favorite foster care organizations this May for Foster Care Awareness Month. The goal is to help educate the community and advocate on behalf of…
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May 28, 20205 Ways to Stay Safe as We Reopen the Country During COVID-19
5 Ways to Stay Safe as We Reopen the Country During COVID-19 We all want to stay safe as we reopen the country during COVID-19. Until there is a vaccine or new scientific development, it is important to remain cautious and follow CDC guidelines. As a country, we shall continue to look towards our leaders…
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May 26, 2020Keep Your Teen From Being Bored During Summer Break
Keep Your Teen From Being Bored During Summer Break How do you keep your teen from being bored during the summer break? Based on our recollection of angst-filled summers (pre-wifi) there was quite a bit to do. Here is our list of activities your teen can get into at home. Hopefully, they can help cue your…
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May 21, 20204 Ways to Celebrate a Graduation During COVID-19
4 Ways to Celebrate a Graduation During COVID-19 Are you struggling to find a safe way to celebrate a graduation during COVID-19? Us too! Foster Love - Together We Rise loves celebrating the achievements accomplished by foster youth in our Family Fellowship program. This graduation season is obviously different. For safety purposes schools are postponing or not hosting…
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May 21, 2020Sia Adopts Two Teens Aging Out of Foster Care
Sia Adopts Two Teens Aging Out of Foster Care Pop star Sia, adopts two teens aging out of foster care. The 44 year old Australian singer talked about her growing family on SiriusXM’s “The Morning Mash Up.” Tweet to Reality During interviews in 2019, Sia hinted to the media that she planned on growing her…
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May 19, 2020Carrying on the Tradition of Adoption
Carrying on the Tradition of Adoption Adoption is beautiful and even more so when one can carry on the tradition of adoption. A lucky few get to actually experience this and Lauren Roberson is one of those lucky few. Being adopted herself, she always wanted to grow her family through adoption. So, in 2014 she…
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May 13, 20207 Tips to Help Children with Distant Learning During COVID-19
7 Tips to Help Children with Distant Learning During COVID-19 Do you need some tips on how to help your children with distant learning during COVID-19? With many states still keeping schools closed. The return to traditional education is uncertain at this time. It seems parents may still be in charge of their children’s distant…
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May 12, 20203 Fun Family Movies About Kids in Foster Care Streaming Now
3 Fun Family Movies About Kids in Foster Care Streaming Now Do you want to watch fun family movies about kids in foster care? The hardest part of streaming movie services is agreeing on what to watch. Especially right now when everyone is staying at home during the COVID-19 outbreak. Don’t fret, we have created…
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May 11, 2020National Bike Month- Schwinn Partnership
National Bike Month- Schwinn Partnership May is not only National Foster Care Awareness Month but it is also National Bike Month. This is a very special month because it hits two things we love the most. Helping foster youth and giving bikes to foster youth. Foster Love - Together We Rise and Schwinn Schwinn started their partnership with…
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May 8, 20205 Steps to Reopening During COVID-19
5 Steps to Reopening During COVID-19 As states begin reopening during COVID-19 we offer some insight on best practices to consider before the team returns. Obviously, the threat of the COVID-19 virus has not diminished. But we should be proactive about keeping ourselves, our teams, and our supporters safe as we reopen. Based on CAL…
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May 7, 2020Why Choose a Foster Care Adoption
Why choose a foster care adoption? There are so many endless reasons to foster and adopt through foster care. Today we chat with Sarah E. about why her family chose a foster care adoption. Knowing from the Start Sara always knew she would foster. She talked about the experience that sparked the desire. In high…
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May 7, 2020Honeycomb Partnership for National Foster Care Awareness and Bike Month
Honeycomb Partnership for National Foster Care Awareness and Bike Month Honeycomb partnered with Foster Love - Together We Rise this May for National Foster Care Awareness and Bike Month. We are so grateful for their commitment to kids in care nationwide. Their $50,000 donation will provide bikes to foster youth helping give them freedom disguised as transportation. Why…
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May 6, 2020Preventing Harm to Foster Youth During COVID-19
Preventing Harm to Foster Youth During COVID-19 Preventing harm to foster youth during COVID-19 starts with identifying those in need. Current and former foster youth are at high risk of becoming homeless. Right now, 50% of the homeless population in the United States have spent time in the foster system. Within 18 months of emancipation, 40-50%…
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May 1, 2020Foster Care Awareness Month 2020
Foster Care Awareness Month 2020 Foster Care Awareness month is in May. This year things are strange, with the COVID-19 outbreak and everyone practicing social distancing. Obviously, it puts a damper on big events, service projects, and get-togethers. This year we ask you to join us in our emergency efforts supporting foster youth and their…
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April 30, 2020Transitioning Back To Work During COVID-19
Transitioning Back To Work During COVID-19 Transitioning back to work during COVID-19 may be stressful for both you and your family. Because the virus is unseen, it can transfer while people are asymptomatic, and it can live on surfaces. It just becomes more frightening. Many states are still unsure when children will be back in…
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April 29, 20205 FREE Things To Do While You’re Home
5 FREE Things To Do While You’re Home Most American’s are spending the majority of their time at home. As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 outbreak, we may be home for a while. With so many out of work, what can we do for free while at home? Here is Foster Love - Together We Rise’s list…
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April 27, 2020Adopting a Baby: The Stewart Family
Adopting a Baby: The Stewart Family Adopting a baby through foster care can be a long process. Especially since the goal of foster care is reunification. Today we talk with the Stewart family about their experience with adopting a baby through foster care. Becoming Foster Parents The Stewart’s journey started roughly six years ago. They…
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April 26, 2020Fostering to Adopt an Infant: Jacqueline’s Story
Fostering to Adopt an Infant: Jacqueline’s Story Fostering to adopt an infant can be a long journey. With all foster to adoption stories, this one has unique insight on medical needs in infants. Today we chatted with Jacqueline about her family’s journey through foster care. Meeting a Tiny Baby This story starts on March 23rd,…
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April 24, 2020DNA Doesn’t Make A Family- Love Does
DNA Doesn’t Make A Family- Love Does DNA doesn’t make a family, love does. This is a very simple statement and yet it is so powerful. Especially, to all of the families that have grown through adoption, marriage, or fostering. This week we chat with Tierra about her family’s choice to grow through fostering. The…
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