Dr. John DeGarmo·Feb 35 Dangers our Children are Facing Every DayOur children are under attack from a number of avenues, like never before, it seems.
Dr. John DeGarmo·Oct 16, 2025Instability, Mental Health, and Children in Foster CareChildren in foster care continue to face a mental health crisis, for a variety of reasons. Now, a new study indicates that instability with…
Dr. John DeGarmo·Apr 16, 2025How our Children are Facing a Pandemic of Mental HealthChildren today are facing a pandemic.A response icon1A response icon1
Dr. John DeGarmo·Nov 19, 202410 Reasons Why I am Thankful to be a Foster Parent“My home is one that has been filled with more love than I could ever have imagined.”
Dr. John DeGarmo·Nov 11, 2024What I Wish You Knew About How Foster Parents GrieveThe removal of a foster child from a foster home is akin to a loss, and any loss can cause grieving.A response icon1A response icon1
Dr. John DeGarmo·Sep 9, 2024Suicide Crisis: Ten Ways Parents can Help Prevent SuicideShockingly, suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds in the United States. At least 90% of teens who kill…
Dr. John DeGarmo·Aug 11, 2024The Rise of Teen Suicide: What you Need to Know about Youth in Foster Care and SuicideJacob Doriety celebrating his 16th birthday with a cake from one of his caseworkers.
Dr. John DeGarmo·Jun 11, 202410 Ways to Strengthen Foster Parent/Child RelationshipsFor a child placed into foster care, it is often a very difficult time. It is highly likely that the child placed in your home will be…A response icon2A response icon2
Dr. John DeGarmo·Mar 18, 2024Social Media, Supervision, and Children in Foster CareLet us be clear. Social media is one of the most relevant issues facing foster care, and all children, today. While you as a parent might…
Dr. John DeGarmo·Jan 28, 202410 Ways to Improve Foster Care in 2024The foster care system continues to struggle. Children are being placed into a foster care system where there are not enough homes. Mental…A response icon2A response icon2
