Learning Empathy
Erin became a resource (foster) parent about a year and a half ago and when she and her partner were placed with a 16-year-old and her...
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Olivia Kaczmarek
- Jun 17
- 2 min
Dancing the Night Away
Think back to your high school years as best you can. What was your favorite moment? Or maybe your worst/most embarrassing moment? Does...
Olivia Kaczmarek
- May 20
- 2 min
A Story of Success
May is National Foster Care Month! Here at the Alliance, we have loved hearing so many encouraging stories of those who have experienced...
Olivia Kaczmarek
- May 6
- 2 min
A Lifeline for Resource Families
Often, resource families can feel alone throughout the journey of parenting youth within the foster system. In the bleak moments, it can...
Olivia Kaczmarek
- Apr 7
- 2 min
Precious Presents
We are continuing along the path of our Difference Makers Campaign because these stories are just too sweet! The endless generosity,...
Olivia Kaczmarek
- Mar 31
- 2 min
New Toys & Great Joy
As Garry L. Landreth once said, "Toys are children's words and play is their language". Toys and play are essential tools for children...
Olivia Kaczmarek
- Mar 24
- 2 min
The Gift of Giving
The holiday season can be so full of treasured memories, hearty laughs, and sentimental gifts. It's a time to count our blessings, gather...
Olivia Kaczmarek
- Mar 17
- 2 min
Hand-picked Thoughtfulness
In challenging times, we can often feel discouraged and weary. Questioning our abilities occurs more than we would like to admit and it...
Heidi White, DTCRA
- Jul 1, 2020
- 4 min
Sacramento Foster Care Community
Meet Nicole - Nicole's journey to becoming a difference maker began when she witnessed an injustice a family member endured with the...
Emily Kaiser (DTCRA Regional Leader | Koinonia
- May 1, 2020
- 2 min
Still Saying "Yes"
In March 2019, Susan and Mitchell Patterson* became approved as resource parents. The couple didn't have any children and their hope was...
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