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From Hopelessness to Hope: One Foster Youth's Transformative Journey

Jun 11, 2025

At 16, Tony had already given up on the foster care system. But a move to Farmington Children's Home in Missouri changed everything. With the guidance of caring mentors, Tony built a foundation for adulthood—and years later, returned as a board member to pay it forward. Read how the ripple effect of compassion transformed one life and continues to inspire many more. Read More

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5 Paths to Openness in Adoption

Aug 23, 2021

Openness in adoption is when the adoptive family has contact with the birth family, in any capacity. Research shows openness in some form is in the best interest of all members of the adoption triad (adoptees, adoptive families and birth families). However, openness is not a one-size-fits-all experience and communication can look different for every individual and family. Read More

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“What is Wrong with You?”

Aug 17, 2021

​Throwing a tantrum. Being defensive. Giving the cold shoulder. A common reaction to these difficult behaviors in a child or adult is, “What is wrong with you?” This summer, authors Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey are encouraging readers to re-frame that question as, “What happened to you?” Read More

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10 Things You Should Know About Foster Care

Aug 12, 2021

Every day, families connect with our Foster Care & Adoption Guides to ask questions and learn how they can become family for children who need one. You probably have many of the same questions, so we’ve compiled a list of our common responses: Read More

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10 Things You Should Know About Matched Adoption

Aug 12, 2021

There are different ways that families grow and different types of adoption. When families want to adopt children in the foster care system who are waiting for a forever family, we call this a matched adoption. If you’re thinking about matched adoption, here’s our list of 10 Things You Should Know About Matched Adoption: Read More

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10 Things You Should Know About Foster-To-Adopt

Aug 12, 2021

If you’re thinking about fostering or adopting, you know it doesn’t take long to brainstorm a list of questions. At PCHAS, our Foster Care & Adoption Guides are here to make sure your family gets honest answers to all of your questions. We’ve used the questions families ask most often to create this list of 10 Things You Should Know About Foster-To-Adopt: Read More

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From Foster Care to the Olympics: Parents Make a Difference

Aug 06, 2021

As all eyes are on the Tokyo Olympics, kids around the world are dreaming of the day they too might walk into an Olympic arena. But nobody accomplishes the things these athletes have done without practice, sacrifice and an incredible amount of support. Read More

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