
Positive Parenting Tip of the Week – Setting Boundaries
In “Congrats – You’re Having a Teen,” author Dr. Ken Ginsburg, founding director of Center for Parent and Teen Communication and Professor of Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, writes
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A Priceless Gift for Christmas
It was Christmas day three years ago when three-year-old Ozzie and five-year-old Lennie first met 10-month-old Theo, their future sibling. Ozzie and Lennie’s parents, Danielle and Grant Boultinghouse, were approved
The Healing Power of Family
“Thank you so much for giving me a brother and sister!” A Beautiful Adoption Story Anne and Bradley came to Susan, a Wellroot foster mom, in 2019. When it was
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A Day of Celebration, FamFest 2022
“I’ve always felt supported by Wellroot’s staff, but today was so much more meaningful. You get the sense that we are all doing something good together. I no longer feel
This #GivingTuesday, #GiveHome to moms like Kiara
Wellroot’s Family Housing program is a lifeline for many families at imminent risk of homelessness. Families accepted into our program are serious about leveraging the support we offer and gaining
Fostering Isn’t Scary!
No tricks, nearly 12,000 children in Georgia need a safe, loving home. Could you open your home to children in need? Jacob and Miriam Graves were like a lot of
The Home: 1900-1934
In honor of Wellroot’s 150th anniversary, we’re posting a series of articles focused on Wellroot’s history! Wellroot’s Beginning Wellroot: The Early Years As the world entered into a new century
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Grace’s First Car
When a child in care turns 18, they have the option to stay in state care and receive supportive services that will help them make the challenging transition toward independence.
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Wellroot: The Early Years
Throughout Wellroot’s 150th Anniversary Celebration, we’ll be exploring our history and roots as The United Methodist Children’s Home. Read our first article here. At Wellroot, we stand on the shoulders