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ACEs: What do I need to know as a foster parent? Obviously, I'm glad you asked me. Let's recap what the ACEs study is and the results of the study. Here is the introductory post I did, where you will find a link to the study and the results. https://impressingminds.com/aces-what-are-they/ From the CDC, we find that... As foster parents, we should crave information. We should create concern about the ACE questions. The entire study refers to the respondent’s first 18 years of life. Just the...

Photo Credit: Walt Stoneburner, Flickr Creative Commons By Michelle Crouch, The Charlotte Ledger, July 5, 2023 -- With foster homes in short supply, more than 55 children over the past year have spent at least one night sleeping on an air mattress in a Mecklenburg government conference room; “It’s as bad as it’s ever been.” Dozens of children have been forced to sleep on the floor of Mecklenburg County offices over the past year because of a severe shortage of foster homes and crisis beds,...

Foster care is a crucial system designed to provide temporary homes and care for children who are unable to live with their biological families. While foster care aims to offer stability and support, the experience can be emotionally complex for children. One emotion that often plagues foster children is guilt. Guilt can arise from a range of circumstances and can significantly impact a child's emotional well-being and overall development. This article delves into the various sources of...