"Mama Elaine"

Feb 27, 2024

“I’m single, and I knew I wouldn’t have a huge family, but I still wanted to make an impact for a kid.” Read about how "Mama Elaine" gathered the village of support she needed so she could make a difference in the life of a kid in foster care. Read More

Connection Is Key

Feb 17, 2024

“Support will keep you going. Support keeps you, well... supported. I suppose you can do it without support, but you will lose passion, feel isolated, and want to give up.” Read More

10 Ways to Support Foster Families

Feb 15, 2024

Successful foster families have a healthy support system. Here are 10 ways you can support foster families you know. Read More

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Race and Foster Care in 2024

Feb 13, 2024

We believe in preventing abuse and neglect, restoring families, and ensuring every child experiences the love of family. A child’s skin color shouldn’t predict ruptured relationships and shouldn’t disconnect them from their story. Read More

TBRI® In Action

Feb 08, 2024

Children don't come with a manual, especially when they’ve experienced early trauma. But, Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) gives parents a guide to help kids heal. PCHAS weaves the Empowering, Connecting and Correcting principles into everything we do. Read More

How Does A Foster Care & Adoption Case Manager Help Children And Families?

Feb 01, 2024

Jessie Porter has a deep well of empathy for kids in foster care because she's personally experienced it. She became a PCHAS Case Manager 3 years ago. See how she helps children and families as an advocate, problem-solver and listener. Read More

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