Today is May 31, National Foster Parent Appreciation Day, and CHAMPS is pleased to shine the light on an amazing foster parent: Andrea from South Dakota. When Andrea met J. at age 11, the girl had been in a psychiatric…
Today is May 31, National Foster Parent Appreciation Day, and CHAMPS is pleased to shine the light on an amazing foster parent: Valarie from Oklahoma. Parenthood requires resourcefulness, like finding a McDonald’s with an indoor play area convenient to two…
"As a pediatrician who has cared for many children who have experienced abuse or neglect, I know that the single most important factor in their healing is the love and support of a trusted adult. For children who have had…
CHAMPS Campaign Applauds Congressional Resolution to Designate National Foster Parent Appreciation Day; Celebrates Foster Parents Today marks the end of National Foster Care Month in May, a designation given each year by Congress via special legislation. This year, for the…
Advocates, legislators, providers, and youth from across the state were on hand as CHAMPS NY was unveiled on May 30th at the Capitol in Albany. CHAMPS NY is a statewide coalition, working to advance state policies and practices that ensure children in…
Don't miss this op-ed by Irene Clements and the National Foster Parent Association highlighting the importance of foster parents in helping both children and families in the Chronicle of Social Change. For the first time ever, on Tuesday the U.S. Senate…
"Retention is often an under-acknowledged part of finding quality foster parents." - Denise Goodman One of the nation's leading experts on foster parenting shares key insights about what it takes to recruit and retain amazing foster parents. In this recent…
It's really wonderful when Members of Congress use their voices to call out the amazing work of foster parents. Here's what Rep. Erik Paulsen has to say: Mr. Speaker, as May is National Foster Care Month, we need to remember…
We salute the South Dakota Department of Social Services for dedicating the month of May to celebrating the amazing foster parents in South Dakota. Here at CHAMPS, we agree it's hugely important to respect and support foster parents as priority…
Happy May Day! We at CHAMPS are excited it is Foster Care Month, a time for us to recognize and celebrate the children in foster care and think about what we can do to improve their lives. As you…
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