Foster Coalition Blog

Why Foster Care Might Be Your Calling

Why Foster Care Might Be Your Calling

Taylor Hanson
Published on: 13/08/2026

What does being a foster parent look like? What does being a foster kid look like? What ways could you be called to make a difference in your community? Read more to find out.

Trauma is Stored in the Body

Trauma is Stored in the Body

Taylor Hanson
Published on: 14/07/2026

I remember when I felt chained to my trauma. I was super reactive to triggers and would resort to quick anger, fear, or anxiety. It happened every time I felt like I was being attacked, even when most of the time I was not.

Cultivating Resilience

Cultivating Resilience

Taylor Hanson
Published on: 16/06/2026

Skills a Foster Child Learns that Should Be Celebrated

Stay Silent

Stay Silent

Taylor Hanson
Published on: 13/04/2026

Perpetrators often use fear or shame to keep their victims quiet. In cases like child abuse and neglect, it is often the parent or guardians of the child.