Informational posts on therapy, foster care, and the policies that shape care, access, and accountability.
March 7, 2026
A connective article showing how the same federal rules echo differently through state statutes, manuals, funding plans, education rules, and foster care rates.
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A safety-focused guide for caregivers supporting children who bolt, hide, or leave placements without permission.
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Michigan now sets 18 as the minimum age to marry. This article explains the rule, the policy shift, and why bright-line protections are easier to use in child welfare practice.
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Visits with family can be important and emotionally costly at the same time. Here is how to plan for the before and after.
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A look at Michigan’s education points of contact and why a visible contact structure can reduce confusion when schools and child welfare have to move fast.
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