Foster Coalition Blog

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.

National Social Workers Month

National Social Workers Month

Taylor Hanson
Published on: 27/03/2026

Ever wonder what it is like to be a social worker? How does someone decide that this is the right career path for them? How does one find their way into being involved with foster care?