Author: Julie H., Foster Mom Unfortunately, court proceedings are a part of fostering a child. I had no idea what to…

The mission of Norris is to strengthen youth and families by providing a circle of care, a continuum of education, support and treatment availability.
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom Unfortunately, court proceedings are a part of fostering a child. I had no idea what to…
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom This blog is for mere entertainment! This past weekend I was working at an event for families who are Spanish speaking who have children with…
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom How? How did we end up with a cat? I feel like we were hoodwinked. The definition of "hoodwinked" is to "trick or outwit". Yes,…
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom I'm technically home sick with the flu today. When I called in sick to work early this morning (before kids were awake), I was imagining…
Do you have questions about the foster care system? Interested in learning about what the reality of foster care is in our community? Curious about the different ways that you…
Author: Anonymous Having raised three kids, when my daughter first told me that she and her husband were looking to become foster parents, my first reaction was, “Are you two…
Author: Kori Griffiths, TFC Coordinator At the beginning of the pandemic, the world of foster care was greatly impacted. With children being required to stay home, the numbers of referrals…
411 Live Podcast Norris’ Chief Program Officer, Teresa Cocker, joins Karen Shlindwein of Chosen in a discussion with Beverly Taylor on the 411 Live Podcast about the state of foster…
Need for Foster Parents Norris' Chief Program Officer, Teresa Cocker, talks with Karen Schlindwein at Chosen about the great need for foster parents in our community. Please take a moment…
Authored by: Teresa Cocker, Chief Program Officer Three years ago, I started a new job. I had accepted a position at Norris and was tasked with developing a therapeutic foster…