Some big changes. And some big consistencies.

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There have been some large changes at ECFA. You can read about the end of our foster care program here. There are some large consistencies, too, and you can read about them here. First of all, ECFA carries its mission … Continue reading →

All in the Office: Foster Care Worker Jaida Celebrates Birth Parents

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Watching Birth Parents interact with their children feels so natural and unscripted. I love catching the family when they forget that anyone is watching. When they are just in the moment together, loving and celebrating what family is meant to … Continue reading →

All in the Office: What Do You Think About Birth Parents?

WE ASKED: What is it like to work with Birth Parents? “I have been surprised how painful and beautiful and deep it is for a Birth Parent to make an adoption plan. It takes a mature, unfathomable love to be … Continue reading →

All in the Office: Sarah’s Corner

“Suffering is everywhere. Don’t ever think it isn’t. So are miracles. Don’t ever think they aren’t.” I came across this quote about a month ago, and it has frequently crossed my mind since. Working in child welfare, it is impossible … Continue reading →

Beyond Fostering: Small Ways You Can Help Foster Kids

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So, it must be fairly obvious: foster kids need our help. And let’s say you want to help, but the requirements of fostering a child might be too tall an order for you right now. Well, we did some brainstorming. … Continue reading →

Facts & Figureskating: Who Are the Children in Foster Care?

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Kids from all walks of life end up in care, for many different reasons. However, these kids are more likely: to be older to be members of a minority group to be a set of siblings to be a survivor … Continue reading →