Foster Care Placements
No Judge Would Ever Take Her Away
There are a lot of well-meaning comments about our journey through foster care from well-intentioned friends and family that really rub me the wrong way. I don’t know how you do it; my heart couldn’t take it. You’re such an angel. That baby is so lucky to have you. These statements make me uncomfortable because…
Read MoreEp. 13: On Babies, Siblings, and Recovering From Trauma
Back to AOK Podcasts Click here to subscribe to our podcast A New Placement, and Looking Ahead AOK Founder, Marianna Litovich, has a new foster baby. And Kyle is instantly in love with her. Hear the dynamic duo talk about babies, siblings in foster care, recovering from trauma, and some…
Read MoreEp. 10: Resource Spotlight — All About KidsNet, Foster Care Support Through MSPCC
Back to AOK Podcasts Click here to subscribe to our podcast What is KidsNet? KidsNet is an important resource for foster families in Massachusetts. If you need respite, childcare, access to a family resource liaison, or many kinds of support, you should know about KidsNet! Click to listen to an interview with…
Read MoreA Letter To My (foster) Baby
To My Sweet Little Boy, The world got a little brighter sixteen months ago today. Because that was the day you were born. When I brought you home from the hospital at eight days old, I prepared for your quick departure. “Short term,” they said. I planned to love you for a couple of weeks,…
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