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It takes a village to ensure every child feels safe and loved. Through our Connection & Community Blog we share stories of hope and resilience, spotlight individuals and organizations making a positive impact, and provide insights to empower our community to effectively support vulnerable children and families.
Together, we’re building a brighter future, one story at a time.
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Stories of Resilience
Resilience is the ability to bounce back or recover from difficult situations. We know that the times we're living in require more hope...
Heidi White | DTCRA Team
Oct 1, 20204 min read
The Inside Story on Mental Health
Since our world has been a bit crazy lately, our focus for this month is on mental health. Here are some valuable observations and...
Heidi White | DTCRA Team
Sep 1, 20205 min read
Connected Families
Meet Defending the Cause board member Sandy Runner! Sandy and her husband Micah have been married for 20 years and have 3 children. From...
Heidi White, DTCRA
Jul 31, 20204 min read
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...
Heidi White, DTCRA
Jun 30, 20204 min read
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...
Emily Kaiser (DTCRA Regional Leader | Koinonia
May 1, 20202 min read
Faith - One Step at a Time
Talking with Owen was like a breath of fresh air. Her eyes radiated love, her joy was evident and unhindered. As I listened to her...
Heidi White (DTCRA Church Relations Director)
Mar 3, 20204 min read
A Different Kind of Hope
Bryce, a sweet 9 year-old boy who was recently placed in foster care, just moved to a new area with his foster mom and her family. Being...
Jodi Mottashed (ASPIRE Kids Director)
Mar 1, 20202 min read
Hope Starts Here
When Sarah* saw the two lines on the pregnancy test, she felt ill. During the 4 months she had lived with her boyfriend, they had not...
Cary Wilcox (Sierra Pregnancy+Support Director)
Feb 1, 20203 min read
The Beauty of Community Partnership
Blossom Place first opened its doors to young women aging out of the foster care system who are in need of housing, support and resources...
Shelly Bokman (Blossom Place Director
Dec 1, 20192 min read
How Far We've Come
As I was beginning my career as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I had the opportunity to work as an intern with families who had adopted...
Charlotte Fritz (DTCRA Adoptive/Foster Family
Nov 1, 20193 min read
Finding Success, Helping Others
At first glance, Esmeralda Huerta seems like a typical 30-something Californian. When I first met her, I was struck by her quiet...
Debbie Burt (Delta Prevention)
Sep 1, 20193 min read
Giving Hope
“When I was going through so many placements, failing in school and left in the children's shelter for 5 months, I never thought I was...
Amber Celmer (Child Advocates of Placer County)
Aug 1, 20193 min read
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