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Child Welfare

Dena Standley

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Advocacy

A discussion of my thoughts on change.

Make a Difference

A discussion of ways to make a difference in the treatment of children.

Protecting Special Needs Children

An article dealing with ways that parents and educators can protect children with special needs from abuse.

The Aftermath of Foster Care

What happens to children after foster care...

Looking Ahead

An overview of upcoming articles.

Reporting Abuse

A brief discussion of when and how to report child abuse.

Adoption, Part II

An article about how adoption is shaping our family and some thoughts about special needs adoptions.

Adoption, Part I

Part one of a two part series dealing with the logistical and emotional impact of building a family through adoption.

There is No Such Thing as Too Attached

A personal essay about the attachments formed as a foster parent.

Interview with Tammy Passwater

An interview with experienced child advocate, Tammy Passwater.

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