The Spring 2013 issue of  CW360°—focused on the intersection of child welfare and children's disabilities—includes the story 'Sick and Tired' by Rise writer Carla Burks. Carla wrote about struggling to raise her son, who has severe bipolar disorder and ADHD. Her follow-up story in Rise, "Mission Impossible" (below), describes reconnecting with her son after her parental rights were terminated. Click here to read Carla's story in CW360°.>>>(more)

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Mission Impossible
CPS is helping to reconnect my son and me even though I lost my right.

By CARLA BURKES

Three years ago, my son was removed from my home because he had serious behavioral problems and I had become too sick and exhausted to care for him.>>>(more)

Rise Issue #18 Spring 2011
Raising Children with Emotional and Behavioral Problems

Children who come to the attention of the child welfare system have very high rates of emotional and behavioral problems. Many families, especially those in isolated or poor communities, have trouble accessing effective supports.

Above all, families need service providers to listen and become their partner in caring for the child. In this issue, parents write about caring for their children and themselves.