Free Christmas Project

The CDC just released a report identifying Foster Kids as at high risk for Toxic Stress. I just wanted to give a shout out to one foster mom who keeps up a close relationship with her foster kids even after they leave her care. A close relationship with a trusted adult is the one thing that can prevent long term health problems from Toxic Stress in children.

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The part that bothers me most is the quote at the end that says “She was always dressed well.”  It brought back memories about how much emphasis case workers put on how a child was dressed- as if it’s the greatest possible marker of safety and care taking. Obviously not.  This mom was clearly mentally ill.