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Just As Special

Sep 26, 2023

Hope felt like she had way more help than she could use as one foster parent which led her to start thinking about how she could help other families who could benefit from even just one more friend. 

The Neighbor Program has since grown to serve families across the Colorado and even the nation. 

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May 16, 2023

A youth who was labeled “a danger to others” by the foster care system shares what that meant for her and what that means for the system as a whole.

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Aug 16, 2022

Former pro basketball player, Nick Thompson, became a child welfare revolutionary when he opened up a non-traditional group home for boys aged 10-15 years old with his wife. 

Unlike other residential care facilities, Brad's House never utilizes restraining or seclusion tactics to handle big behaviors, relies on strong...


Aug 2, 2022

A 12-year-old LGBTQ+ tween shares what it's like to be in foster care and go through the adoption process from their perspective — and dispenses much sage advice for foster and adoptive parents along the way.


May 24, 2022

Charell Star is a former youth in care and current foster care advocate, NYC television personality, and so much more.

She draws on her personal experiences in the system to give us practical ways we can support youth in building a successful future for themselves — and how to cultivate a deep sense of joy no...