July 15, 2019
by Maralee
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Can I be honest? Today I hate foster care. I hate what it has done to people I love– adults and children alike. I hate how hopeless it has made me about the government’s ability to do anything right. I … Continue reading
May 29, 2018
by Maralee
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In July of 2016 it became apparent to our family that there were some problems in the way the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services was interpreting the rights of siblings in our state when it came to their … Continue reading
April 27, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on Allow Your Kids to See the Reality of a Broken World
Yesterday was rough in all the best ways. I had three friends who contacted me to talk about frustrating situations they were involved in with foster kids and families in crisis. A friend whose voice I haven’t heard in over … Continue reading
May 30, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on When it’s Time to Stop Being a Foster Mom
I’m still not okay with calling myself a “former foster mom.” It just doesn’t feel right. My heart is still so in the world of foster care as I support families in the trenches and continue to deal with post … Continue reading
February 21, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on Sex Trafficking is YOUR problem (and one thing you can do to help)
I’m going to be really honest with you about the evolution of my understanding of sex trafficking. I’m wondering if maybe it’s been your process, too. Step 1: Sex trafficking is a really bad thing that happens in other countries … Continue reading
January 13, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on A Life in Status- August #2, 2016
I’d love to have you join the conversation over on Facebook and Twitter. “Beans, beans The musical fruit The more you eat them . . . AND THEN YOU FART” -Joel, age 4 Neighbor Kids: Can we play in your … Continue reading
November 16, 2016
by Maralee
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Everybody needs to see this map from Together We Rise. It details the number of waiting kids in your state, but I’ve come to realize to really understand this map, you need to understand the geography of foster care. You … Continue reading