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Hello Kitty
Guest post by Keith Best, a foster parent and Southern Regional vice president of the Florida State Foster/Adoptive Parent Association. Party time! Our house looked like Hello Kitty had attacked it....
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The key
Guest post by Sue Redfern, who has fostered more than 100 children since 1992. She has 10 children ages 57 to 21, including three biological children and even adopted children. She and her husband are...
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Because I love him
Guest post by Kelly Treesh. Kelly and her husband Ted have six children, four biological children and two adopted daughters. They have fostered 17 children so far. A sweet little boy, just 8 years old,...
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A lot of love to give
By Kathy Wintons, Adoptive mom and Administrative Secretary at Children’s Home Society of Florida. Daughter and mother on adoption day! I met my daughter, Myra, for the first time when she was 14. I...
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Why I Met My Biological Family
Guest post by Mark Bono, who was adopted as a child. Mark and his biological mom – reunited! I’m 47 years old, and I’ve gone my whole life knowing I was adopted. I grew up in a supportive family with...
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The eyes of twenty-three children
Guest post by Emily Meadows At 15, a part of me died, the part that was inherently selfish and conceited. In that empty space grew a form of myself who was constantly looking out for the wellbeing of...
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Celebrating the Dream
Guest post by Mike Williams, entrepreneur and former foster youth February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the history and contributions of African Americans. I have been fortunate to learn...
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Story Behind the Adoption – Never too late
Guest post by Gigi Kean, Adoptive mother and teacher “I met Maci at the end of her 8th grade year. She came to the high school where I work, to tour in preparation for her freshman year. Maci was well...
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10 promises to you
Posted by adoptive mother Dear Son, As I sit at my desk writing this letter, I realize this is the most difficult, scariest, and most exciting thing I have ever done. I am scared because I don’t know...
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February is Black History Month
February is Black History Month. This month, it is important to take the time to reflect on the contributions of African Americans across the world. As part of this reflection, DCF will recognize 28...
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