99.1 The Mix Public Affairs - June 2022 Teresa Cocker, Chief Program Officer from the Norris Center and Julie, a current foster parent inform you about the benefits of fostering…
The importance of Self Advocacy in “foster court” (Blog #15)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom Unfortunately, court proceedings are a part of fostering a child. I had no idea what to…
Put the safety pin down! Do not pierce your sister’s nose! (Blog #13)
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…
Oreo the Cat (Blog #9)
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,…
Can’t I Just Get a Sick Day to Myself? (Blog #7)
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…
Being a Foster Grandparent
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…
How COVID-19 Has Impacted Foster Care
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…
Shortage in Foster Care
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
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…
What Can Happen in 3 Years?
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…
