The Power of Shared Parenting in Foster Care

In foster care, the goal is to reunite a child with their birth parent or another relative whenever possible, which happens in about three-fourths of cases in

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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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Enough Love for One More: The Carlins’ Foster-to-Adopt Story

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

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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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Holidays Can Be Challenging. Trauma-Informed Care Can Help

While the holiday season is known as “the most wonderful time of the year,” it also can be a tough time for people with a history of trauma, like the kids

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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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