All Our Kids, Inc.
Missing My Village: A Pandemic Story
Even though I knew it was coming, the news that learning would happen remotely in my town was a punch in the gut. Remote learning was not a painless experience for our family this past spring, and I’m not sure how we’re going to manage it this fall with three school-agers and a toddler. Many…
Read MoreKeynote Address: Children’s Study Home 2019 Meeting
On June 6, 2019, I shared the keynote address with State Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D-Pittsfield) at the Children’s Study Home Annual Meeting. Rep. Farley-Bouvier shared some information about the Foster Parents Bill of Rights, and her legislative advocacy at the state level. I talked about the challenges of being on the front lines of foster…
Read MoreA Message of Thanks Giving
To all those who have opened your homes and hearts to children in need, this message is for you: On this day of gratitude, I want to say how thankful I am for all of you who are part of this organization, the foster and adoptive families I’ve met on this journey, and the sweet…
Read MoreEp. 8: What’s Been Happening at AOK?
Back to AOK Podcasts Click here to subscribe to our podcast What’s Going On At AOK? We’ve been busy the last few months! Lots of great moments to share, and milestones achieved. And of course there is so much more in the works. Hear all about it!
Read MoreCreating My Village: The All Our Kids Story
When I became a foster parent in 2008, I assumed I was going to enter a strong community of connected foster parents who live the “It Takes a Village” mantra. I had a vision of getting together with other foster and adoptive families on a regular basis, watching their kids grow up or move on,…
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