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What Is The Yes Bucket? Based on what you know about parenting or caring for a child, what is the easiest way to incite a temper tantrum?? I’ll give you a hint, it is only two letters and was probably one of your first words… You guessed it! It is “no.” Did you know that
Signs of Sexual Abuse in Foster Children by Brian Kent As a foster parent, you are aware of the great responsibility in front of you to care and advocate for your children. Most foster children have come from troubled homes, and they may have experienced problems that both children and adults would struggle to deal
Adoption is hard, beautiful, and complicated. After all, in a perfect world, there would never be a need for it. Nevertheless, we celebrate adoption as a gift, a way of transforming kids’ lives and building families. So how do we make sense of adoption, both its tragedy and its hope? I wanted to start a
From Cynthia’s Couch: The Holiday Trap A blog from Post Adoption and Post Permanency Supervisor, Cynthia Couch, LCSW As we approach the holiday season we all find ourselves with particular memories that we cherish, feel neutral about, or are very disheartening. How many times have you wondered how your mom made that perfect gravy at
National Adoption Awareness Month and National Adoption Day With the turn of the calendar to November, Arms Wide Adoption Services will join other organizations across the country in recognizing National Adoption Awareness Month, as well as National Adoption Day. National Adoption Awareness Month is a nationwide effort to educate the public and prospective parents on
We are delighted that you are considering partnering with Arms Wide Adoption Services to foster or adopt one – or more – children that need a loving family. The adoption process involves research, counseling and careful consideration related to what is involved when adopting a child who needs a little extra attention. You must possess
From Cynthia’s Couch: Needs and Benefits of Supporting Marital Health for Adoptive Parents A blog from Post Adoption and Post Permanency Supervisor, Cynthia Couch, LCSW Imported Pathology Family has imported pathology (child bringing pathology into the family). Marriage prior to adoption may have functioned well and be breaking down due to entrance of child’s pathological
No Excuses: Creative Ways Young People Can Help Kids In Foster Care I turned 21 last month, and, as soon as the celebratory mimosas ran dry, restlessness set in. I compiled a mental list of my new legal abilities—drink, gamble, foster—and that last word stuck with me. “What’s my excuse?” I thought. I’m old enough
Infertility & the Road Less Traveled An Open Letter to Future Moms & Dads Don’t Give Up I know you’ve heard it before, but I want you to know I’m sorry you’re going through this. This wasn’t supposed to be part of the plan. And maybe it has you second guessing all the decisions you’ve