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Today, 150 million kids don't have a permanent home. To us, that's simply unacceptable.
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Maternal health
July 21, 2022
Bethany’s services focus on the best interest of the child and the family. That can mean promoting breastfeeding where we are present around the world.
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Seven ways to welcome a child in foster care into your home
July 21, 2022
You’ll learn simple actions to prepare for a new foster placement, such as preparing their bedroom, how to talk to children already in the house, and how to ask for help.
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How do refugees get resettled in the U.S.?
June 17, 2022
Refugees entering the U.S. have endured a long, difficult journey. They need our help.
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A path to safety
May 26, 2022
Eight-year-old Samantha and her mother fled danger in Venezuela and found refuge—and a new voice—in Colombia. Learn how you’re helping refugees.
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Navigating the dramatic decline in infant adoption: How Bethany is responding and shifting
April 11, 2022
In response to the declining number of infants available for adoption, Bethany is shifting programming and investing in services that safely keep families together.
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Self-care for social workers
March 31, 2022
Yesenia Fermin, Bethany’s director of culture and belonging offers 4 ways social workers can build resilience—and why it matters for self-care.
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Four questions about shared parenting
March 23, 2022
Everyone benefits when parents and foster parents are focused on the child’s well-being.
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Is my open adoption safe?
November 16, 2021
Adoptive parents may wonder if it’s safe for their child to have an open relationship with birth parents who have a history of substance use. These questions and tips will help you set boundaries and adjust expectations.
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A veteran who served in Afghanistan now helps Afghan refugees resettle
November 11, 2021
For some families resettling in the U.S., this is the first time they’ve ever felt safe. Every one of us can do something to provide refugees with a warm welcome.
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3 tips for parenting teens from hard places
October 20, 2021
Teens with a trauma history may be protecting themselves when they keep foster and adoptive parents at a distance. Try these tips to make a lasting connection.
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