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

A new school year is upon us, which could mean a new routine, a new classroom or even a new school for some families. Your child might greet new people,

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Birthdays To Look Forward To

Birthdays are a big deal for kids — time to celebrate becoming another year older and enjoy being showered with attention. But for children who have been

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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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5 Tips for Staying Safe This Summer

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 Our Youngest Students Up for Success

What a difference a year makes. At the beginning of the school year, William* was struggling in the pre-K class at Upbring Karam Center Head Start. Though

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