In honor of National Foster Care Month, I am answering one of the most common concerns from parents considering becoming foster parents: I am thinking of becoming a foster parent. My spouse and I have ...

Growing up in today’s complex world is challenging for any child, but being a foster child adds another layer of difficulty. As someone who has worked with foster youth for many years, I have ...

Dana sat quietly in her apartment; the soft hum of her white noise machine created a soothing backdrop. As a retired accountant, she cherished her alone time but sometimes felt she wanted more. With ...

The new issue of Child Welfare Watch, “Homes Away from Home: Foster Parents for a New Generation,” examines trends underway at the city’s Administration for Children’s Services toward the creation of ...