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Talking About Adoption
Adoption can be a tough topic to address — questions suddenly pop up and we really don’t know exactly how to answer them in a way that seems sensitive and appropriate. Here are a few tips to get...
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Success Story: A Brighter Future for Zackary
Zackary, age 10, had been in the care of Clark County DJFS for most of his life. As a young boy, he suffered extreme abuse and neglect, which had left him with many emotional scars and behavioral...
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Decide 2011!
The November elections are coming up. Be an informed voter! Check out the 2011 Ohio Issues Report.
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How to Become a Foster Parent
For almost 25 years, I’ve worked with individuals and families in Clark County, Ohio, helping them learn how to become foster parents or how to adopt a child. Many people are really surprised to learn...
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Ready, Set, Foster! Preparing to Bring a Foster Child Into Your Home
I talk to prospective foster parents day-in and day-out who are preparing to bring a new child into their home. Inevitably, they ask me: “How can we make sure we’re ready?” Or, “How do I help my family...
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Top Five: Our Favorite Adoption Resources
Whether you’re currently an adoptive parent or considering becoming one, we know that you have lots of questions. People ask us all the time where they can turn to learn how to handle the unique...
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Mythbuster: Adoption Edition | The Truth About the Most Common Adoption Myths
For some reason, a lot of myths and urban legends run rampant when it comes to what people believe about adoption, foster care and how the qualification process works. One reason for this may be that...
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On-The-Rise Helps Kids in Clark County!
On-The-Rise is one of the great local nonprofit organizations we’re proud to partner with at Clark County Family & Children Services. We sat down with Deb McCollough of On-The-Rise, an eight-acre...
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Interview with Tracy Perks: Independent Living Program for Clark County...
We recently spoke to Tracy Perks, the independent living coordinator for Clark County Family and Children Services, and she shared with us a little bit about her role and how the Independent Living...
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Interview with Tracy Perks: Independent Living Program for Clark County...
We recently spoke to Tracy Perks, the independent living coordinator for Clark County Family and Children Services, and she shared with us a little bit about her role and how the Independent Living...
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