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May 2, 20172 min read

Transitions, Part 1: Transitioning to an Advocate

A lot of former foster children flounder around, wanting to make a difference, but not knowing where to start. Over time, they find...

May 1, 20179 min read

I Wish I Wasn't A Legal Orphan

Originally Posted On the Strengthening Families, Changing Lives Blog here. I thought in honor of #FosterCareMonth, it might be...

Apr 23, 20171 min read

Transitions: A Multi-Part Series

I wrote about transitioning in an article in February 2017's Foster Focus Magazine, and I've had a few more ideas since then. I'd like...

Apr 20, 20171 min read

Alabama's Anti-LGBTQ Bill Passed; Governor Asked To Veto

The Alabama State Senate passed the anti-LGBTQ H.B. 24, which will allow state-licensed child-placing agencies to turn away qualified...

Mar 28, 20171 min read

Little Girl Sells Lemonade To Benefit Foster Youth

This little girl runs a successful lemonade stand – but instead of keeping the money for herself, she uses it to buy backpacks, ...

Mar 15, 20171 min read

Bill 1228 - Expedite Adoptions of Foster Children

State Rep. Tammy West created a House Bill whose purpose is to expedite the adoption process for foster children across Oklahoma. What...

Mar 6, 20171 min read

Brighter Foster Futures Luncheon

Citizens Caring for Children will host its Inaugural Brighter Foster Futures Luncheon at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown Oklahoma...

Jan 6, 20171 min read

Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017

H.R. 253: Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017 is the second addition of H.R. 5456: Family First Prevention Services Act of...