Being a Single Foster Parent
If you want things done right, you’ve got to do them yourself. Whoever first uttered this age-old adage must have been strong-willed and
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A Foster Child’s Pathway Through the System in NJ
A foster child’s pathway through the system in NJ can take many different routes. Some may enter and exit the system quickly and
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Why Do You Give to embrella?
Here at embrella, we devote ourselves to providing support, training and advocacy to meet the special needs of foster, adoptive and kinship families
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Can a Single Person Become a Foster Parent?
Although it is beneficial to have an extra set of hands around when things go awry, single New Jerseyans have been rising to
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Why Become Foster Parents? A Couple’s Guide
More than half of foster children in New Jersey are adopted into families whose head of household is a committed couple. For those
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National Make A Difference Day
National Make A Difference Day, held on the fourth Saturday in October, is a day where millions of Americans unite to do good
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Parent Teacher Conference Tips for Foster Parents
It wasn’t too long ago when you were preparing your child in care for a new school year. Now, it’s time to meet
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: The Hidden Victims
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and while the profile of these types of crimes is at an all-time high, people often forget
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Mental Illness Awareness Week: Recognizing and Coping with PTSD in Your Foster Child
When you hear of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), you may associate it with a condition many war veterans are diagnosed with. While
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‘Our Love For Our Children’ Is No Different: Adoption Story
Without the state of New Jersey and its policies, Jason Becton and Patrick Evans’ family would be incomplete. That’s not an exaggeration; it’s
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