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Spotlight on an Amazing Foster Parent: Ellen, Virginia

published: May 31, 2018

author: CHAMPS

type: Blog Post

state: Virginia

Today is May 31, National Foster Parent Appreciation Day and CHAMPS is happy to shine the light on an amazing foster parent: Ellen from Virginia A teacher of young children with special needs, Ellen noticed a rope burn on the…

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Spotlight on an Amazing Foster Parent: Andrea, South Dakota

published: May 31, 2018

author: CHAMPS

type: Blog Post

state: South Dakota

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…

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Spotlight on an Amazing Foster Parent: Valarie, Oklahoma

published: May 31, 2018

author: CHAMPS

type: Blog Post

state: Oklahoma

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…

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CHAMPS New York Launches and Unveils Policy Goals

published: May 31, 2018

author: CHAMPS

type: Fact Sheet

state: New York

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…

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AAP VOICES: HELPING FOSTER PARENTS BE A HEALING FORCE IN YOUNG LIVES

published: May 31, 2018

author: CHAMPS

type: Blog Post

state: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, and 47 more

"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…

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CHAMPS is an exciting new policy campaign with dozens of partner organizations working together to highlight the vital importance of foster parents to the health and well-being of children in foster care. Check out what’s going on nationally and in the states.

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