Support for foster & adoptive moms - and the professionals who serve them.

Hi, I'm Cathleen - therapist, foster mama, and creator of trauma-informed tools to make the journey feel less overwhelming.  Whether you're raising a child who's been through hard things or guiding others who are, you're in the right place. Here, you'll find real-life support, printable tools, and a whole lot of heart.

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If you're feeling isolated, drained or burnt out, you're in the right place. 

As someone with 16 years of clinical social work experience, nothing lights me up more than the prospect of being able to support and encourage women, at any stage of their foster care journey.

 If more women felt connected and safe as foster parents, would more of them decide to foster?

 Would less children be waiting for a safe place to land?

I'm here to find out.

I'm a foster/adoptive mama

Need real support - not more overwhelm?

Whether you're navigating foster care as a parent or guiding others as a professional, I've got trauma-informed tools to help you feel calmer, clearer, and more confident.

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