Why Self-Care Is Essential for Foster Parents

Fostering is a deeply rewarding experience, but like all parenting, it can be challenging. Given all the time, energy and love you put into being a foster

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A Match Made In Heaven: LaVonne’s Adoption Story

November is National Adoption Month. In celebration, Upbring is sharing the story of the Vasquez family, one of our most recent adoptions. In Daniel and

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Vasquez Party of Five: A Foster-to-Adoption Story

November is National Adoption Month. In celebration, Upbring is sharing the story of the Vasquez family, one of our most recent adoptions. Growing up,

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Finding Meaning in the Mission: Part 3

In this blog series, we profile people who have found fulfilling careers with Upbring (be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2!). Their stories illustrate the

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How to Ease Your Child’s Back-to-School Anxiety

With the arrival of a new school year, families may find themselves facing changes in their routines, classrooms, or even schools. During this time, children

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Birthdays To Look Forward To

Kids consider birthdays a big deal — a time to celebrate another year added to their age and enjoy being showered with attention. But for children who have

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Taking Back Her Life: Georgia’s Story

Fourteen-year-old Georgia* loves all things art and anime. She hopes to become a fashion designer one day. But focusing on herself and her passions has

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Help In Time of Crisis: Margie’s Story

Margie’s retirement plans included buying an RV and traveling the country. But now she fears that won’t happen. “I’m 49 years old and I can’t work

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Summer Safety: 5 Tips for Keeping Your Family Protected

Summer calls for adventure with lots of time spent in the great outdoors. But this season is also prime for accidents and other mishaps, many of which are

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Setting Up Our Youngest Learners For Student Success

This graduation season, we celebrate every child who has reached an important milestone in their education. From finishing high school or college to

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