A Better Chance For Our Children

05/26/2026

New Workshop!
Becoming an Ally for LGBTQ+ Youth with Special Guest Kyle Teller, PHD, of The Trevor Project
JUNE 16th @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
via Zoom

Many LGBTQ+ youth report feeling ignored or discounted when their foster and adoptive parents or other caretakers are unable to talk about gender and sexual identity issues. LGBTQ+ youth who are struggling with self-identification often aren’t able to explain their sexual orientation, because they themselves are in the process of learning who they are. Because LGBTQ+ youth are overrepresented in the foster care system, many of our kids may be at a higher risk for mental health disorders and thoughts of self-harm or su***de if they have no one they feel they can talk to. As caregivers, it’s our responsibility to educate ourselves about sexual/gender orientation and how to support the youth we care for. The Ally Training is designed to create dialogue around being an adult ally for LGBTQ+ young people by informing participants about common terminology, the “coming out” process, and challenges at home, in school, and the community. This training welcomes all to learn how to support LGBTQ+ young people, no matter your starting point..

📩 RSVP today by emailing training@abcfoc.org.

05/26/2026

At Rec & Respite, it’s more than just a day of fun,  it’s a place where friendships grow, connections are built, and kids are reminded that they are never alone. 🩵

While parents and caregivers take a well-deserved break, our kids spend the day laughing, playing, creating memories, and building relationships with peers who understand and support one another. These moments of connection are what make our Rec & Respite program so special. ✨

05/24/2026

Our downstate CAPS (Connections for Adoption and Permanency Supports) group meets in person THIS Friday at our Milford location from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! ⁠
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This is a great time to connect with other parents who understand your experiences, celebrate wins, or just to say hello and listen if sharing happens to be difficult right now. The simple act of sharing space with other parents who get it may be just what you need.⁠
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📩Email: training@abcfoc.org to RSVP! Dinner and childcare (ages 2+) are included!

05/20/2026

We asked some of our parents for advice to share with prospective foster and adoptive parents. Chris shares his number one piece of advice for prospective foster parents. Going in with the right mindset and having an understanding of the goals of foster care is so important. Thank you Chris for sharing your perspective!

We asked some of our parents for advice to share with prospective f...

05/19/2026

New Workshop!
The Big 3 Raging, Lying, and Stealing with Special Guest Barb Clark
TONIGHT! @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
via Zoom

This workshop addresses trauma-responsive, relationship-centered approaches to challenging behaviors. Through real-world examples and practical tools, participants will learn how to shift from reacting to connecting—using strategies that de-escalate conflict, build trust, and promote long-term growth. Behaviors like raging, lying and stealing will be reframed through a lens of compassion, brain science, and hope.

Attendees will receive a FREE copy of Barb’s book, Raising Kids and Teens with FASD: Advice and Strategies to Help Your Family to Thrive! That includes helpful chapters regarding raging, lying, and stealing.

Barb Clark is known for her down-to-earth style, blending honesty, humor, and practical wisdom to empower caregivers and professionals. Her trainings offer real-world strategies that actually work. As the adoptive parent of five adult children, including one with FASD, Barb brings lived experience and deep insight to her work in her business.

📩 RSVP today by emailing training@abcfoc.org.

05/13/2026

Inspiring morning at today as we teamed up with and to advocate on behalf of Delaware’s waiting children and the families we serve. It was a nice reminder that we are stronger when we work together.

We are grateful to have had the chance to speak with the legislators whose schedules allowed for them to stop in, and for all the legislative aides that also came in to learn more about the resources all of us offer.

PS. Don’t let those big smiles fool you, they are a formidable group of change makers! ☺️❤️

05/12/2026

New Workshop!
The Big 3 Raging, Lying, and Stealing with Special Guest Barb Clark
May 19th @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
via Zoom

This workshop addresses trauma-responsive, relationship-centered approaches to challenging behaviors. Through real-world examples and practical tools, participants will learn how to shift from reacting to connecting—using strategies that de-escalate conflict, build trust, and promote long-term growth. Behaviors like raging, lying and stealing will be reframed through a lens of compassion, brain science, and hope.

Attendees will receive a FREE copy of Barb’s book, Raising Kids and Teens with FASD: Advice and Strategies to Help Your Family to Thrive! That includes helpful chapters regarding raging, lying, and stealing.

Barb Clark is known for her down-to-earth style, blending honesty, humor, and practical wisdom to empower caregivers and professionals. Her trainings offer real-world strategies that actually work. As the adoptive parent of five adult children, including one with FASD, Barb brings lived experience and deep insight to her work in her business.

📩 RSVP today by emailing training@abcfoc.org.

05/11/2026

Another wonderful year volunteering at the Wilmington Flower Market! We have been beneficiaries of this special event for years and we are so grateful for their continued dedication to Delaware’s nonprofits supporting children.

Also, it’s near impossible to leave with a box of blooms for yourself. 🌼

05/10/2026

Today, we celebrate all the incredible mothers and mother figures who provide love, comfort, guidance, and endless support to the children in their lives!  

Our Milford RnR kids, put their hearts into creating hand made Mother’s Day flowers. Each creation was made with so much care and appreciation for their mothers!

Happy Mother’s Day from ABCFOC 🩷💐