A Note from Jenn

On Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is often presented as a simple, universal celebration, but for many families -especially those connected to foster care, kinship care, and adoption - the day carries layers of meaning that rarely make it into greeting cards or commercials.

In reality, motherhood is not a single story. It is a constellation of women whose roles, sacrifices, and love shape a child’s life in different ways. Honoring that truth doesn’t diminish the traditional image of motherhood; it expands it.

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A Note from Antwan Campbell

Honoring National Deaf History Month

Communication is vital for everyone as it helps us find our place in the world. When interacting with someone who has hearing loss or is Deaf or Hard of Hearing, the question often arises: how can we best communicate? 

A Note from Kate

Honoring Women’s History Month

In honor of Woman’s History Month, we at FFA-NC were tossing around the idea of focusing on someone who influenced the history of Foster Care.  I immediately thought of my friend and colleague, Leslie Kellenberger.

We in child welfare circles talk about “not everyone can foster or adopt, but everyone can do something to help”.    Leslie is an incredible example of someone who very quietly has given of her talents to improve the lives of caregivers, resource parents, children, their families and those workers and systems who support them.

A Note from Tanya

Honoring Heritage, Building Belonging: Black History Month and Foster Care

This Black History Month, we reflect on a powerful truth that echoes through the voices of Black foster youth across North Carolina: identity matters. For African American children and teens in foster care, maintaining connection to their cultural heritage isn't just about celebration—it's about survival, resilience, and wholeness.

A Note from Connie

 With the start of a new year, I wanted to write an article about new beginnings and new ideas. One topic that immediately came to mind was how COVID changed our lives and our world. Those changes were both positive and negative.