Markwayne and wife Christie were learning to adjust their hectic lives to his Washington duties. His three children, Jim (11), Andrew (9), Larra (6), were managing practices, homework and other family commitments, when the family fell in love with Ivy and Lynette (now 4). The twins had been living separately with two of Christie’s elderly […]
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[Guest Blog] Making Time to Show Kindness
FC2S Staff | April 15th, 2015
“Now!” “Mine!” “No!” These are three lovely words that I hear frequently as the mom of a 4 year old and a 1.5 year old. Let’s face it: Kids are selfish, and the truth is, we all are. Attempting to fight this selfishness, I resolved to serve more with my kids, and this resolution has […]
“Lost Childhoods,” First-of-its-Kind and Largest Collection of Foster Youth Memorabilia
FC2S Staff | March 19th, 2015
Life is a series of moments and memories, sometimes captured in photos or memorabilia that tell stories of tragedy and triumph. Regardless of the theme, stories can help us heal, inspire us to grow, and define our purpose. Foster youth have a myriad of stories that shed light and awareness on our current system; for […]
New Documentary Showcases World of Foster Care Through Animation, Community Storytelling
FC2S Staff | March 14th, 2015
Current and former foster youth are joining their voices to reframe the discussion about foster care—one YouTube video at a time. Using video, animation, storytelling and social media, the Foster Care Film and Community Engagement Project offers the foster care community various ways to share experiences and enlighten others about the world of foster care.
National Social Work Month
FC2S Staff | March 6th, 2015
Did you know? March is National Social Work Month! In 1963, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) first introduced this month to raise awareness of both the need and the incredible impact social workers make in our society. The campaign garnered buzz and enough media attention that politicians began to advocate for National Social […]
ASP Coach Kat Foley Shares How Successful Coaching Leads to Successful Students
FC2S Staff | March 4th, 2015
As an Academic Success Program coach with Foster Care to Success (FC2S), I am rewarded with seeing my students grow and blossom throughout their college years, while experiencing tremendous personal growth myself through these relationships. I love being a part of their academic and everyday lives as a coach, sounding board, encourager, editor, and support […]
Mentoring Foster Youth Could Help Postively Impact Their Mindset
FC2S Staff | February 23rd, 2015
Great blog post from CASA’s CEO Michael Piraino on how we can transform foster youths’ trajectory by changing their mindset. Our foster care system can cause traumatic and adverse childhood effects, resulting in a “fixed” mindset where a child assumes failure to be permanent versus a “growth” mindset where a child accepts failures as challenges to […]
More Than…
FC2S Staff | February 12th, 2015
Many things inspire people to volunteer. It may be a newspaper article that pulls your heartstrings, wise words from a mentor, or a gift you are given just when you need it most. It’s More Than an article, More Than a word, or More Than a gift – it’s the catalyst that inspires you to give of your time, energy, or […]
Wishing Our Parenting Liason a Happy Retirement!
FC2S Staff | December 18th, 2014
She walks into the office wearing her infectious smile; her cheery laugh greets your ears long before you see her. She waves good morning as she heads for her desk, and as you wave back, suddenly, you’re happy because you know at some point in the day you’ll have a good laugh. Laura Adkins is […]
Survival Guide to Finals Week
FC2S Staff | December 5th, 2014
No matter your major, class load, or level of comfort within your class – come test day, there’s always some degree of stress. Here are some tips on how to manage that stress by better preparing yourself for test day and FINALS WEEK. Day 1 of 5: Time Management Finals Week is a challenging time […]