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East Jordan woman shares story of fostering to adopt
EAST JORDAN โ It took a while, but Christa Willinghamโs children finally call her Mom. โI always wanted to adopt, even as a teenager,โ...
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May 13, 20191 min read
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Would your child tell YOU if they were sexually abused? Maybe not.
by Melissa Ryba, LLMSW I have been a social worker in the child welfare field for over 10 years, and recently I returned to school to get...
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Apr 25, 20193 min read
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Should Foster Parenting Be a Paid, Salaried Position?
Proponents say the model helps foster parents gain the support and training theyย need. By Casey Leins Staff Writer April 4, 2019, at 9:56...
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Apr 11, 20191 min read
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Grant Helping to Expand Behavioral Health Access for Kids in Northwestern Michigan
When the little girl first came to Child & Family Services (CFS) of Northwestern Michigan, it was clear she needed help. Her motherโs...
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Mar 28, 20191 min read
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From the NY Times: A Top Scorer Changes the Definition of the Complete Player
โA lot of people in my position wouldnโt want to say anything,โ Marquette guard Markus Howard, the Big East player of the year, said of...
CFS
Mar 21, 20191 min read
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Seize the Awkward
Seize the Awkward is a national campaign aimed at starting conversations about mental health and suicide. The campaign encourages people...
CFS
Jan 2, 20193 min read
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9 things to know and do regarding mental health and suicide
The following post is copied from our friends at www.nonprofitaf.com. While they are targeted to nonprofit professionals, these tips can...
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Jan 2, 20195 min read
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