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Foster Parent, Stop Taking Advice from People Who Don't Live Bravely
By: Jill Rippy Full disclosure: Tonight I’m triggered. This tends to happen for us kids who have been through childhood trauma. Out of nowhere, we can…
Jun 29, 2021
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August 2019
Free Braces for Kids in Foster Care
By Jill Rippy Did you know there is an organization that can assist children in foster care with obtaining free braces? I fostered a youth who was able…
Aug 17, 2019
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Jill Rippy
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Free Braces for Kids in Foster Care
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June 2019
I Didn't Fail Her Today
By Mary Gemmer
Jun 5, 2019
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I Didn't Fail Her Today
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March 2019
Warnings for New Foster Parents
By Jill Rippy The system is broken because humans manage it; don't use this as an excuse to quit. You knew it was broken way before its attempt to break…
Mar 27, 2019
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Jill Rippy
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February 2019
What Items Do I Sent Home with My Foster Child?
Feb 19, 2019
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Jill Rippy
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What Items Do I Sent Home with My Foster Child?
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The Most Violent Kids in Foster Care are Toddlers
By Jill Rippy Teens tend to be the most feared population of foster children. Without a doubt, the majority of the calls and messages I receive from…
Feb 10, 2019
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Jill Rippy
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The Most Violent Kids in Foster Care are Toddlers
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July 2018
Foster Care Egos
I'm over it...
Jul 18, 2018
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Jill Rippy
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Foster Care Egos
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May 2018
Teachers Can Foster
By Jill Rippy Do you know that teachers are the next best home if a child can't be placed with relatives? Teachers can take foster children into their…
May 9, 2018
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Jill Rippy
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Teachers Can Foster
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April 2018
The First Two Weeks Having a New Foster Child
Apr 23, 2018
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Jill Rippy
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The First Two Weeks Having a New Foster Child
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A School Shooting, a Bully and Gratitude Toward a Teacher
Apr 14, 2018
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Jill Rippy
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A School Shooting, a Bully and Gratitude Toward a Teacher
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January 2018
Foster Children Living in Homeless Shelters
Jan 18, 2018
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Jill Rippy
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Foster Children Living in Homeless Shelters
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Giving Foster Children Back to Their Parents
Jan 17, 2018
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Jill Rippy
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