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Learning Empathy
Erin became a resource (foster) parent about a year and a half ago and when she and her partner were placed with a 16-year-old and her...
The Alliance Team
Jun 30, 20232 min read


Dancing the Night Away
Think back to your high school years as best you can. What was your favorite moment? Or maybe your worst/most embarrassing moment? Does...
The Alliance Team
Jun 17, 20232 min read


A Story of Success
May is National Foster Care Month! Here at the Alliance, we have loved hearing so many encouraging stories of those who have experienced...
The Alliance Team
May 20, 20232 min read

A Lifeline for Resource Families
Often, resource families can feel alone throughout the journey of parenting youth within the foster system. In the bleak moments, it can...
The Alliance Team
May 6, 20232 min read


Precious Presents
We are continuing along the path of our Difference Makers Campaign because these stories are just too sweet! The endless generosity,...
The Alliance Team
Apr 7, 20232 min read


New Toys & Great Joy
As Garry L. Landreth once said, "Toys are children's words and play is their language". Toys and play are essential tools for children...
Tiffany Loeffler
Mar 31, 20232 min read


The Gift of Giving
The holiday season can be so full of treasured memories, hearty laughs, and sentimental gifts. It's a time to count our blessings, gather...
Tiffany Loeffler
Mar 24, 20232 min read

Hand-picked Thoughtfulness
In challenging times, we can often feel discouraged and weary. Questioning our abilities occurs more than we would like to admit and it...
Tiffany Loeffler
Mar 17, 20232 min read


Sacramento Foster Care Community
Meet Nicole - Nicole's journey to becoming a difference maker began when she witnessed an injustice a family member endured with the...
Heidi White, DTCRA
Jul 1, 20204 min read


Still Saying "Yes"
In March 2019, Susan and Mitchell Patterson* became approved as resource parents. The couple didn't have any children and their hope was...
Emily Kaiser (DTCRA Regional Leader | Koinonia
May 1, 20202 min read
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