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Finding Support
All the Difference – My son’s new school has put him on the right path.
September 01, 2015 by
art by Terrence Taylor
This story is anonymous at the children’s request.
My son was all excited to start first grade. I hoped his transition from kindergarten would be easy. I worried because in nursery school he’d occasionally shown aggressive behavior. His teacher and school officials said, “He’s 5 years old. He will mature.”
But within a month of switching him from a private school to a class of 28 in our local public school, I … Read More
Finding Support
Apart But Not Alone – My grandson has made progress in a facility that works closely with family.
September 01, 2015 by
photo by Rosa Perin
From the day my grandson Nathan made his arrival into this world, we felt that something was different. Nathan was a fussy baby. He didn’t like to be held or rocked. Getting him to sleep was always difficult. As he became a toddler, Nathan couldn’t sit still or stay focused on any one toy for any length of time, even watching TV. Interacting with other kids his age was … Read More
Legal Rights
From Rights to Reality: A blueprint for parent advocacy and family-centered child welfare reform
September 01, 2015 by
From Rights to Reality is designed to unite parents and parent advocacy around a common set of goals. It identifies 15 rights for parents affected by the child welfare system. Most parents do not yet have these rights in child welfare proceedings. From Rights to Reality represents a commitment to working in our communities and nationwide to make these rights a reality.
Each right is illustrated by parents’ stories—stories that show how families can be strengthened … Read More
Mental Health
Split in Two – Can I protect my daughter from the dark side of myself?
September 01, 2015 by
art by Skylar Kane Kraemer
When I started attending an outpatient drug treatment program in 2001, I had a lot of dreams about using crack. My dreams were so real to me. One night, I saw myself buy crack in an old building and put the piece in a pipe. As I was inhaling, I woke up terrified, holding my breath.
My dreams seemed to continue when I was awake. I started hearing voices that … Read More
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