Category Archives: Foster Care

WACAP Announces Merger with Holt International

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

Our CEO talks about the decision to merge with Holt International and what lies ahead… Continue reading →

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A Ton of Slime, a Lot of Love, and a Foster Family Story

Posted on February 4, 2019 by

WACAP’s A Family for Me Coordinator shares how a Family for Me video shoot became the perfect activity day for a preteen and her five foster siblings! Continue reading →

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Race for Home 5K Fun Run Returns This Spring

Posted on January 18, 2019 by

Ready to sign up for this year’s Race for Home, our 5K family fun run? Here are a few reasons to motivate you! Continue reading →

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Filling Our Hearts With Your Stories

Posted on January 4, 2019 by

Thank you for sharing your family and your hearts with us in 2018! Continue reading →

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A Shout Out to Our Community: Thank You for Helping Children

Posted on December 19, 2018 by

A big shout out to our community … and to all the people and places that have made such a difference for children this year from WACAP’s “A Family for Me” staff. Continue reading →

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“A Part of the Past Puzzle”: Korean Foster Moms Reunite With Adoptees and Families

Posted on December 14, 2018 by

Holt Children’s Services staff and two foster moms from Korea visited WACAP’s office last month … and here’s what happened! Continue reading →

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Beyond “Naughty or Nice”: What Our Children’s Unwanted Behavior Can Teach Us

Posted on December 6, 2018 by

“Naughty or nice?” Learn why children’s behavior and the way we talk about it is much more complex … and what we can learn from our kids’ unwanted behavior. Continue reading →

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Got Holiday Stress? Three Resources for Foster and Adoptive Families

Posted on November 28, 2018 by

Here are three resources to help your family navigate the stress of the holiday season. Continue reading →

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Stories Worth Telling: Review of Paramount’s “Instant Family”

Posted on November 14, 2018 by

Here’s a sneak peak at Paramount Pictures’ soon-to-be-released movie “Instant Family,” reviewed by WACAP CEO Greg Eubanks. Continue reading →

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One Year and Counting: Why One Volunteer Comes Back Each Week

Posted on October 25, 2018 by

Vi is celebrating one year as a WACAP volunteer. Here’s why she thinks it’s important to give back … Continue reading →

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