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Making a Difference for Children in Foster Care: A Commitment
Join us for an insightful conversation with our founder, Thomas C. Rector, as he shares insights on - and his commitment to - making a difference for children and youth in the foster care system.
We discuss why a commitment to children in foster care matters, including the unique challenges foster children and youth face as they navigate the foster care system and eventually age out into adulthood.
Listen in to the video recording or read through the transcript...

Accrescent Institute
May 1715 min read


A Family Focused Approach to Open Adoption
In this short insightful discussion, Thomas C. Rector shares his personal evolution from initially resisting open adoption to embracing family in a way that prioritizes the vital connections between adopted children and their birth families.

Accrescent Institute
May 15 min read
No Such Thing as Perfection in Parenting
Sometimes when we learn a way we can improve our parenting, we have a tendency to "beat ourselves up". In this quick parenting tip,...

Accrescent Institute
Jun 23, 20221 min read
Understanding Behavior - Choices of Children in Foster Care
Instead of reacting to the behavioral choice, these questions ask us to understand "why" the behavioral choice was taken. Yes, the "run away

Accrescent Institute
Jun 23, 20225 min read
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