Adoption Myths
Like most aspects of life related to family and children, adoption is an emotional topic. That might be why foster-care...
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June 4, 2019
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A gloriously sunny spring day picnic
A gloriously sunny spring day, scented with the unmistakable fragrance of cotton candy, set the stage for nearly 200 parents...
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May 23, 2019
California’s first-ever surgeon general prioritizes children’s health
February/March of 2017, in a two-part series on how trauma affects children, this blog highlighted a 16-minute talk by Dr....
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April 30, 2019
3 Empowering Reasons to Foster/Adopt as a Single Parent
There’s a myth out there that to adopt or care for a foster child, your family needs to resemble something...
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April 16, 2019
Six Challenges and Rewards of Your First Placement
Sierra Forever Families offers comprehensive pre-service training and ongoing support to its resource families, but no amount of preparation can...
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March 16, 2019
You Never Outgrow the Need for a Family
There’s a tongue-in-cheek poster that’s a classic fixture on the wall at some adoption agencies. It lists the advantages of...
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March 13, 2019
Navigating the Bureaucracy of Adoption and Foster Care
Anyone who has ever waited for their number to be called at the DMV knows that bureaucracy can be crazy-making....
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March 8, 2019
Gingerbread Tag Drive: The Magic Makes All Seem Possible
For a heartfelt, 2018 version of the joy of giving, look no further than Sierra Forever Families’ Gingerbread Tag Drive,...
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December 19, 2018
Instant Family, Hollywood’s Portrayal of Life as a Foster/Adoptive Parent, Rings True
Luckily for Sierra Forever Families, there is a new tool in town that can help tell our story of love...
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December 4, 2018
Trusting the Process: How To Stay Positive While Being Patient
Every time you think about it, you get excited. A wonderful child, in need of a home, running into your...
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November 13, 2018