Shut Down, Avoidant, and La-La Land – With Robyn Gobbel (LIVE Virtual)
Some children explode with big behaviors you can’t miss. Others quietly shut down, and those kids are often the hardest to reach. Shut-down kids may look calm on the outside, […]
Shut Down, Avoidant, and in La-La Land – With Robyn Gobbel (Birmingham)
Some children explode with big behaviors you can’t miss. Others quietly shut down, and those kids are often the hardest to reach. Shut-down kids may look calm on the outside, […]
Meds Matter: Understanding Psychotropic Medication Use in Foster and Adoptive Youth
Psychotropic medications are often used to treat mental health challenges. The question has been raised, “are these medications over-used in the foster youth population?” It’s a question that’s being discussed […]
The Secret Life of Children: Suicidal Ideation and the Need for Informed Intervention
Every life is precious, and many of us hold the lives of children especially dear. A child should be carefree, lighthearted, and joyful. However, this is not the reality for […]
Highlighting Adoption & Foster Care: Life Beyond the Launch
Are you a child welfare professional, foster or adoptive parent, social worker, or counselor dedicated to improving the lives of Alabama’s foster and adopted children? If so, the 19th Annual […]
Join the Movement: Give Youth in Foster Care the Tools They Need to Succeed
When asked about the responsibility we have to the future of our youth, renowned author Lois Lowry wrote, “Kids deserve the right to think they can change the world.” I […]
National Foster Care Awareness Month: Supporting Alabama’s Youth in Care by Providing the Tools to Change their World
American writer Lois Lowry once said, “Kids deserve the right to think they can change the world.” This statement rings true. Children and youth have the potential to change the […]