A pandemic continues to sweep through the United States, a pandemic of depression. According to a new study by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) on mental health issues of teenagers during Covid, more than a third of teens experienced poor mental health during the pandemic. Along with this, just…

“Children in our nation are suffering from an epidemic of child abuse from those who proclaim to love them the most.” An epidemic is sweeping an ugly tide across the United States; domestic violence and child abuse against our children. How large is the problem? Studies show that up to five million children in the United States experience and/or witness domestic violence each year. Whether it’s watching an act of physical…

They are meant as words of comfort and words of support. However, so many times, the words are hurtful, instead. During my years as a foster parent, I have had the privilege of having over 60 children come to live in my home, and become a part of my family…

The nation’s foster care system faces a crisis in regards to lack of foster homes and foster families. “Right now we have more children than we do foster parents. It’s definitely at a level where I would consider it an actual crisis.” Braley and Thompson Foster Care and Adoption Center program manager Tina Gray- Russell is concerned about the foster care system in West Virginia. In this state…

“More mental health, substance abuse treatment, support, and services are needed so birthparents can have access to the treatment services they need.” The foster care system is struggling in our nation. Agencies recognize the difficulties that foster families are facing, and are working hard in finding solutions to help both the foster families and the children placed in the homes. Yet, the challenges continue to grow. Indeed, many foster parents remain concerned…

Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty on five of six counts in trafficking teens for abuse by herself and Jeffery Epstein. Maxwell faces up to 65 years in prison. “A unanimous jury has found Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of one of the worst crimes imaginable — facilitating and participating in the sexual…

During my twenty years as a parent, I have had the pleasure of being a parent to over 60 children. Yes, 60 plus children; biological, adoptive, foster care, and homeless youth. Children from all walks of life, backgrounds, cultures, and appearances have come to live with me, and become a…

A new study finds that the physical abuse of school-aged children tripled in 2020. As schools were closed across the nation, and children remained at home, the rate of child abuse rose significantly between the months of March to September of 2020. The study focused upon data gathered from more…

To the surprise of many, 1 in 5 children in the United States between the ages of 12–18 has been bullied at some point while in school. Perhaps even more surprising is that over half of adolescents and teens have experienced cyberbullying or been bullied online. Bullying, in whatever form…