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13 parenting tips: Holiday edition!


November 22, 2016

This time of year can be demanding and downright stressful, so here are some parenting tasks to help you slow down, plan ahead, and reap the holiday spirit!

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Adoption and connection: The healing power of being known


November 22, 2016

At this year’s Adoption Knowledge Affiliates Conference, speakers provided rich discussion on the complexities of adoption, grief, & the power of connection

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What a foster family should be


November 22, 2016

For a foster family to provide for their children, their approach to parenting must be nurturing, encouraging and trauma-informed.

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Melissa Lugo – Defying Odds


November 21, 2016

On November 5th, 2016, Melissa Lugo bravely told the crowd at the Austin Children’s Shelter Gala about her life before living at Austin Children’s Shelter. She also revealed how much living […]

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Foster Care Alumni Program


November 18, 2016

Recently, it’s been brought to our attention that we may need one more: a foster care alumni program. The following email was written by a concerned staff member illuminating an issue that concerns our young, former foster care youths.

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Transitional Living Program provides stability


October 14, 2016

Thomas found his way to the Austin Children Shelter Transitional Living Program in late March. He’s been with us ever since, and things are going great.

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Team FX makes Austin Marathon a giving event


August 26, 2016

People are racing to give to ACS. The Austin Marathon and Half Marathon are nearly six months away, but Team FX is already gearing up for the Feb. 19 run.

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Parenting Tip #9: Repetition leads to understanding


August 26, 2016

If you ever find compassion and empathy difficult when repeating yourself to a child, please keep the following tips in mind.

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Local groups give welcome bags to SAFE foster program


August 26, 2016

Recently, The SAFE Alliance Foster & Adopt program accepted two generous donations of welcome bags for children coming into foster care placement.

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TBRI: Legacy of Dr. Karyn Purvis


May 25, 2016

On April 12th, cancer won the battle for the body of Dr. Karyn Purvis, but no evil, no matter how dark or despairing, could ever claim her legacy. As Founder […]

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