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Connections , provides down-to-earth advice and information for foster, adoptive and kinship parents, plus activities for kids.
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February Newsletter: In this issue ...
Parents Need Villages Too
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - Breakfast-in-a-Cookie
Kids Korner: Potato Print Valentines
February Word Find
January Newsletter: In this issue ...
The Seven Wonders of Adoption By Betsy Keefer-Smalley
Opportunities
Internships for College Students Who Spent Time in Foster Care
Carefree Cooking - Lisa's Spinach Tortellini Soup
Kids Korner: Fabric Necklace
January Word Find
December Newsletter: In this issue ...
The Impact of Fostering on Birth Children Available on FPC in Early December
Charley Joyce Wins Adoption Award
Internships for College Students Who Spent Time in Foster Care
Opportunities
Resources for Helping Hurting Kids Cope During the Holidays
Carefree Cooking - Peasant Stew & Brownies
Kids Korner: Homemade Play Dough
December Word Find
November Newsletter: In this issue ...
FosterParentCollege.com® Launches Updated
Positive Parenting Series New Book by FPC Faculty Takes Big Picture View of Behavior
New Interactive Map Helps Parents Find FPC-Affiliated Agencies
Opportunities
US Celebrates National Adoption Month and Day Adoption Resources
Carefree Cooking - Pumpkin-Sweet Potato Pilaf
Kids Korner: Apple Printing
November Word Find
October Newsletter: In this issue ...
Two New Classes Launch on FPC
New Interactive Map Helps Parents Find FPC-Affiliated Agencies
A Special Note to Our Canadian Friends - Happy Thanksgiving!
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - Marielle's French Onion Soup
Kids Krafts: Glitzy Leaf Fan
October Word Find
September Newsletter: In this issue ...
NFPA and FosterParentCollege.com® Parent Company form Strategic Alliance
Spotlight on The National Foster Parent Association
Resolution Restart: Get Those Training Hours in Early!
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - Microwave Applesauce & Freezer Baked Apples
Kids Krafts: Colorful Carryall Tins
August Newsletter: In this issue ...
Indiana Contracts for FosterParentCollege.com® Training
Advance Planning Eases Return to School
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - Traditional Indiana Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich
Kids Krafts: Sweet Gum Pod Mouse
August Word Find
July Newsletter: In this issue ...
Foster Children and Cruelty to Animals, Part 2 By Charley Joyce, LICSW
Staying Safe on Hot Days
Champions for Children - Argusta Upshaw
Welcome Hoosiers
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - 7UP® Cake
Kids Krafts: Cool Shades
July Word Find
June Newsletter: In this issue ...
Foster Children and Cruelty to Animals, Part 1 By Charley Joyce, LICSW
Behavior With a Purpose Trainings
Taking the Bite Out of Summer
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - Pizzadillas with Red Sauce
Kids Krafts: Aboriginal Clap Sticks
June Word Find
May Newsletter: In this issue ...
Advanced Parenting Workshops Offer Unique Learning Experience
Carefree Cooking - Confetti Quesadillas
A Thank You to Foster Parents
Opportunities
Kids Krafts: Dog for a Day
May Word Find
April Newsletter: In this issue ...
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Prevention and Education Resources
FPC Earth-friendly Tips
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - Tofu Sandwich Spread
April Word Find
Kids Krafts: Terrarium
March Newsletter: In this issue ...
Advanced Parenting Workshops Q & A
Champions for Children - Kim and Larry Taylor
Opportunities
Registration Underway for Camp To Belong
Carefree Cooking - Creamy Avocado & White Bean Wrap
March Word Find
Kids Krafts: Pet Rocks
February Newsletter: In this issue ...
Lying: Why & What To Do About It, Part 2 By Charley Joyce, LICSW
Advanced Parenting Workshops Offer Advanced Help for Big Problems
Carefree Cooking - Maple, Walnut and Apple Pancakes & Berry Syrup
Kids Krafts: Button Beings
February Word Find
January Newsletter: In this issue ...
Lying: Why & What To Do About It, Part 1 By Charley Joyce, LICSW
Internships for College Students Who Spent Time in Foster Care
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - Cynthia's Black Beans & Easy Homemade Guacamole
Kids Krafts: Noisemaker Shakers
January Word Find
December Newsletter: In this issue ...
Foster Family Holiday Traditions
Champions for Children - Charissa Naumann
Carefree Cooking - Butternut Squash Puree
Opportunities
Kids Krafts - Progressive Paintings
December Word Find
November Newsletter: In this issue ...
You Don't Have to be Perfect to be a Perfect Parent
Today's Children Face Poor Health as Adults
Carefree Cooking - Sweet Potato Fries & Thai Peanut Sauce
Opportunities
Kids Krafts - Apple Paintings
November Word Find
October Newsletter: In this issue ...
"Child Neglect and Food Hoarding," By Charley Joyce, LICSW and Rick Delaney, Ph.D.
A Special Word to our Canadian Friends
Carefree Cooking - Banana Pancakes
Opportunities
Kids Krafts - Dried Apple Heads
October Word Find
September Newsletter: In this issue ...
"They Did What? Trends in Foster Care Incidents," By Michael F. Quinn M.A. SSW Fair Oaks Office
Label the Behavior, Not the Child
Carefree Cooking - Meat-free Chili
Opportunities
Refrigerator Quote
Kids Krafts - Fabulous Pillowcase
September Word Find
August Newsletter: In this issue ...
Gifts for Teens in Transition
Safe Cycling Saves Brains and Lives
Resolution Restart - Get Those Training Hours in Early
Advance Planning Eases Return to School
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - Fried Bananas
July Newsletter: In this issue ...
Champions for Children - Dan Franck
Carefree Cooking - Frozen Fruit Pops
Opportunities
Keep Safe While Keeping Cool
July Word Find
Kids Krafts: Plastic Bag Ice Cream
June Newsletter: In this issue ...
Wounded Children, Healing Homes: Preventing Crises, Part 2
Carefree Cooking - Updated Burger & Fries
Opportunities
"Substance Exposed Infants" Available on FPC
June Word Find
Kids Krafts: String Vase
May Newsletter: In this issue ...
Wounded Children, Healing Homes: Understanding Foster/Adoptive Child Crises, Part 1
Reprint Connections!
Thank You
Carefree Cooking - Turkey and Rice "Mice"
Opportunities
May Word Find
Kids Krafts: Pet Worms
April Newsletter: In this issue ...
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Prevention and Education Resources
Champions for Children - Donna Everly
FFTA Event Registration Is Open
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - Speedy Mexican Pasta
Word Find
Kids Krafts: Marble Painting
March Newsletter: In this issue ...
Champions for Children - Janet and Ronald Kersey
Carefree Cooking - Frozen Fruit
Opportunities
Registration Underway for Camp To Belong
FosterParentCollege.com® Quote
March Word Find
Kids Krafts: Critter Houses
February Newsletter: In this issue ...
Coping with the Winter Blahs
Frugal Living
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - Kid-Friendly Jambalaya
Carefree Cooking - Basic Frozen Fruit Smoothie
February Word Find
Kids Krafts: Tiger Finger Puppet
January Newsletter: In this issue ...
The Year in Review
The Foster Family-based Treatment Association Endorses FosterParentCollege.com®
Frugal Living
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - Diner Meat Loaf "Muffins"
January Word Find
Kids Krafts: Snow Luminaries
December Newsletter: In this issue ...
"Child Safety and Supervision" Explored in New FosterParentCollege.com® Class
Breaking News!
Frugal Gift Ideas
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - Sugar Plums
December Word Find
Kids Krafts: Racing Mice
November Newsletter: In this issue ...
Northwest Media Gets Grant for Online Marital Education Program for Resource Parents
Champions for Children - Matt and Jennifer Stevens
Adoption Month & Day Promote Adoption of Teens and Children in Care
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - Butternut Squash Bisque
Carefree Cooking - Pumpkin Bars with Crumb Topping
November Word Find
Kids Krafts: Tea Light Candle Holder
October Newsletter: In this issue ...
The Canadian Foster Family Association Endorses FosterParentCollege.com®
October is Special in Canada
Northwest Media Gets Grant for Pre-Service Training Project
Champions for Children - Daele and Doug Pengelly
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - Pouding Aux Pommes Au Sirop D'erable (Apple Maple Pudding)
Carefree Cooking - Good Morning Muffins
October Word Find
Kids Krafts: Fall Suncatchers
September Newsletter: In this issue ...
Enrollment Open for New Advanced Parenting Workshop on Anger
Updated Lying Workshop Launches
Walking to School A Fun Way to Get Fit
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - Ginger's Chinese Chicken Salad
September Word Find
Kids Krafts: Fabulous Switch Plate
August Newsletter: In this issue ...
"The Healing Power of the Adoptive Family: Part 3," by Rick Delaney, Ph.D.
Safe Cycling Saves Brains and Lives
Resolution Restart: Get Those Training Hours in Early
Advance Planning Eases Return to School
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - Orange-Black Bean Salad
August Word Find
Kids Krafts: Sand Art
July Newsletter: In this issue ...
"The Healing Power of the Adoptive Family: Part 2," by Rick Delaney, Ph.D.
Adoptive Parents Needed for Study
Keep Safe While Keeping Cool
"Culturally Competent Parenting" now on FosterParentCollege.com®
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - Lisa's Lavender-Vanilla Ice Cream
July Word Find
Kids Krafts: Hammered Flowers
June Newsletter: In this issue ...
"The Healing Power of the Adoptive Family: Part 1," by Rick Delaney, Ph.D.
Taking the Bite Out of Summer
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - Flower Pot Cupcakes
June Word Find
Kids Krafts: Create a Pop-Up Card
May Newsletter: In this issue ...
Manuals Available for Mentoring Youth Preparing to Age Out
Grief & Loss In The Care System debuts on FPC
Everyday Heroes - Brett and Alyson Halley
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - Wacky Cake
May Word Find
Kids Krafts: May Baskets
April Newsletter: In this issue ...
Motivating the Village to Protect the Children
Autism Awareness Month - Being Part of The Solution
Opportunities
Carefree Cooking - Pretzels
April Word Find
Kids Krafts: Rain Gauge
March Newsletter: In this issue ...
Resources for Helping Maltreated Children
Everyday Heroes - Carol and Dave Richards
New Sites Offers Strategies and Support
Carefree Cooking - Canadian Bacon Tater Breakfast Casserole
March Word Find
Kids Krafts: Pet Rocks
February Newsletter: In this issue ...
Parents Need Villages, Too
Child Abuse & Neglect Course Debuts
Everyday Heroes - Mary and Frank Hatfield
Casey Family Program Funds FPC Scholarships
Carefree Cooking - Cider Cheese Fondue
February Word Find
Kids Krafts: Mask Yourself Silly
January Newsletter: In this issue ...
Getting the Support You Need
Everyday Heroes - JaNelle and Jackson Connally
Call for Poems and Art
Carefree Cooking - Classic White Bean and Bacon Soup
January Word Find
Kids Krafts: Paper Lanterns
Solutions - An Active Resource for Today's Social Service Agencies
December Newsletter: In this issue ...
Foster Parents Smooth Transitions Surrounding Birth Parent Visits
Everyday Heroes - Laura and Francisco Cousineau
FPC Class Offers Insights Into Visitation Transitions
Carefree Cooking - Healthy Homemade Granola
December Word Find
Kids Krafts: Hot Chocolate Mix Gift Jar
Creative Youth
Solutions - An Active Resource for Today's Social Service Agencies
November Newsletter: In this issue ...
Adoption Day Celebrations, by Lisa Siegle, Connections writer
Everyday Heroes - Robin and Marty Darnall
Adoption Month/Day Spotlight Waiting Children
Colds - To Treat or Not to Treat?
Carefree Cooking - Turkey Pie
November Word Find
Kids Krafts - Bouquet of Thanks
Creative Youth
Solutions: An Active Resource for Today's Social Service Agencies
October Newsletter: In this issue ...
New FPC Autism Course Sheds Light on Autism Spectrum Disorders
Everyday Heroes - Mickey and Salvatore D'Ambrosia
Sick Child Check
Carefree Cooking - Simple and Quick Taco Soup
October Word Find
Kids Krafts - Autumn Leaves Placemat
Creative Youth
September Newsletter: In this issue ...
Fostering Success in School
Back to School
Carefree Cooking - School Lunches: Ants on a Raft and Happy Rolls
Back to School Word Find
Kids Krafts - Nifty Necessities Box and Magnetic Bookmarks
Creative Youth
August Newsletter: In this issue ...
Creative Strategies Can Solve Tough Problems
Everyday Heroes - Michele and Ngawang Karmartsang
Carefree Cooking - Raspberry Yogurt Parfait Pops
New FPC Course: "Children With Autism"
Summer Olympics Inspire Fun and Learning
Help Save The Ladybugs!
Olympic Fun Word Find
Kids Krafts - Plastic Bag Ice Cream
Creative Youth
June Newsletter: In this issue ...
Picking on Sores and Other Self-Inflicted Injury
Everyday Heroes - Peggy and Kevin Perkins
Carefree Cooking - Asian Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipe
Word Find Fun
Kids Krafts - Bike Decorations
Creative Youth
May Newsletter: In this issue ...
Problem Behavior is Language, Still It's All Greek to Me
Everyday Heroes - Joe and Tammy Hadley
Carefree Cooking - Beef Lasagna
Word Find Fun
Kids Krafts - Build a Skyscraper
Creative Youth
April Newsletter: In this issue ...
Everyday Heroes - Clifford and Shirley Hedges
Parenting Links and Resources
Kids Krafts - Water Bracelets
Creative Youth
Carefree Cooking - Cheddar Broccoli Chicken and Mashed Potatoes
March Newsletter: In this issue ...
Everyday Heroes - Tom and LeAnn Swan
We Need Your Help!!! - Heroes Wanted
Household Solutions - More Safe and Natural Alternatives
Creative Youth
Carefree Cooking - Master Baking Mix
February Newsletter: In this issue ...
House Safety - Childhood Poisonings
Relationships: Strengthening Communications
Household Solutions - Safe and Natural Alternatives
Creative Youth
Carefree Cooking - Ground Beef Mix
January Newsletter: In this issue ...
House Safety - Scalding from Hot Water
Every Day Heroes
Kids Krafts - Felt Art
Creative Youth
Care Free Cooking - Easy Cheesy Chicken
December Newsletter: In this issue ...
"Foster Children And Sexualized Behavior," by Dr. Rick Delaney
New FPC Course: "House Safety"
November Newsletter: In this issue ...
"Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)," by Rick Delaney, Ph.D.
New FPC Course: "Relationships: Strengthening Communications"
October Newsletter: In this issue ...
"Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD," by Dr. Rick Delaney
New FPC Course: "Childhood Anxiety Disorders"
September Newsletter: In this issue ...
"Fostering Success in School," by Dr. Rick Delaney
New FPC Course: "Working with Schools"
Question of the Week: A new resource from FosterParentCollege.com®
July Newsletter: In this issue ...
"Attachment: The Ties That Bind," by Dr. Rick Delaney
Parent Chat
May Newsletter: In this issue ...
"The Truth about Lying," by Dr. Rick Delaney
Resources for Lying Disorders
New FPC Course: "Working with Birth Parents 1: Visitation"
March Newsletter: In this issue ...
"Hoarding Food: Saving Up for a Hungry Day," by Dr. Rick Delaney
Resources for Eating Disorders
Parent Chat