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Help for Foster Parents: Advocating for Every Child’s Success

Help for Foster Parents: Advocating for Every Child’s Success

In this episode, LaShaundra speaks with educational advocate Sharon Dunlevy about equipping foster families with the tools to support their children's academic success. ...more

Trauma ,Podcast

May 05, 202513 min read

A Path Forward: How Educational Advocacy Transforms Futures for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

A Path Forward: How Educational Advocacy Transforms Futures for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

Children in foster care are not succeeding as adults but we can change those outcomes by collaborating on improving the educational outcomes of children in foster care. ...more

educational advocacy

April 28, 20253 min read

Trauma, Labels & Learning: Rethinking Foster Care Education with Sharon Dunlevy

Trauma, Labels & Learning: Rethinking Foster Care Education with Sharon Dunlevy

Host AAron and Sharon Dunlevy, an educational advocate for children in foster care, discuss the impact of trauma on education, the critical role of foster parents as advocates, and the importance of t... ...more

Trauma ,Podcast

April 21, 202512 min read

The Difference Between Discipline vs Punishment

The Difference Between Discipline vs Punishment

The original definition of discipline was a means of instruction. Unfortunately, now when we use the word, discipline, we often think and hear punishment in some form. But discipline can happen withou... ...more

Trauma ,Discipline &Positive Parenting

January 06, 202510 min read

Unseen Holiday Challenges: Foster Children's Emotional Journey

Unseen Holiday Challenges: Foster Children's Emotional Journey

For children in foster care, a season focused on family and tradition can amplify feelings of loss, dislocation, and conflicting loyalties. ...more

Holiday Stress

November 29, 20242 min read

Creating a Home Learning Environment for Foster Students

Creating a Home Learning Environment for Foster Students

As foster parents, you play a pivotal role in nurturing the educational journey of your foster youth. Creating a supportive home learning environment can help these young individuals thrive academical... ...more

Home Learning Support

November 02, 20243 min read

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