by sstinson | May 27, 2020 | Adoption, Aging Forward, Articles, Foster Care, Parenting, Social Work
By Shay Stinson There are many valuable lessons we can pull from the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. One important lesson is that change is inevitable. The process of change can be very abrupt, but it can also be subtle. With reflection, we see many things that have...
by sstinson | May 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
How To Address the Need to Know Your Roots By Shay Stinson The bond between a biological mother and child is strong and as natural as our need for water and many people maintain a strong awareness of this bond throughout their lives. It’s not always the case that a...
by sstinson | Mar 27, 2020 | Aging Forward, Child Welfare, Parenting, Social Work
Goodwill Easterseals of the Gulf Coast (GESGC) has been a resource for community support since 1934 when it was founded by Edgar Allen. As a non-profit, charitable organization, GESGC is funded mostly through Goodwill store sales and private donations. Eighty-nine...
by sstinson | Jan 31, 2020 | Aging Forward, Foster Care, Q&A
Q&A With Former Foster Child Synethia Davis, Who Joined the Military After Aging Forward * From our “Aging Forward” Series Interview by Shay Stinson Edited by Intisar Seraaj Aging forward is a huge transition in the life of a young adult in foster care. As seen in...
by sstinson | Nov 19, 2019 | Aging Forward, Child Welfare, Foster Care, Parenting
Aging Forward Past Foster Care: Making A Progression Plan By Shay Stinson Edited by Intisar Seraaj Welcome back to the continuation of the “Aging...
