foster care resources

“how to” and tips

American Academy of Pediatrics releases updated guidance: Supporting emotion, behavioral needs of children in the pandemic

support

LouisianaFosterCare.com

recruiting

RecruitFosterCare.com

Diligent Recruitment

Foster & Kinship Family Recruitment and Support Best Practices Inventory

innovation

Foster Coalition’s list of Innovative Foster Care Programs

blog

on placing children out-of-state

By rick

These news stories report the harm done to children and families when child welfare agencies and managed care organizations routinely...

corporal punishment of children continues in Louisiana schools

By rick

Louisiana's definition of "battery" is remarkably like our state's definition of "corporal punishment", making it difficult not to see today's vote as blatant approval of battery against children.

your ache is your prayer

By rick

"Your ache is also your prayer." This was on my mind when I woke today....

on the cost of the profit motive in human services

By rick

The tension between profit for owners and quality of care is not a new one. Against the background described by these article, the COVID-19 pandemic draws attention to the two different priorities.

louisiana: 30 years of kids count headlines

By rick

I have gathered a list -...

on louisiana’s rank on women’s rights, child well-being, poverty, and gender parity

By rick

These are important reports related to Louisiana's rank among the states on women's rights, child well-being, poverty, and gender parity among elected officials. In summary, Louisiana comes up short in all of these reports.

louisiana’s children and families require robust nonprofits

By rick

I have a few thoughts to share...