Family First and Congregate Care: The Federal Policy Shift States Are Still Sorting Out
A practical article on how Family First changed the funding picture for congregate care and why states are still adjusting their systems.
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Food Hoarding in Foster Care: What It Can Mean
Food hiding and hoarding are often about survival learning, not bad character. Here is how to respond without adding shame.
Continue readingFederal Education Rights for Students in Foster Care: What ESSA Actually Requires
A clean guide to school of origin, immediate enrollment, transportation, and why education stability is a child welfare issue, not just a school issue.
Continue readingMeltdowns Versus Tantrums: What Foster Parents Should Look For
A practical distinction between meltdown behavior and goal-directed protest, and why the response should change depending on what is happening.
Continue readingChild Sexual Abuse Material: What Federal Law Treats It As and Why That Matters
A plain-language article on CSAM, why federal law treats every image as abuse, and why the legal framing matters for child protection and survivor-centered practice.
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