Written by Tara Collins Brent, ABCFOC Parent I saw the flashlights of the police before I saw their faces—those wide arcs of white sweeping the edges of the road behind us. Of course someone had called. Two kids, one mine, one not, were outside,screaming profanities into the wind like they were trying to exorcise something.And…
The other day, one of our kids had a girl over. You could tell she was interested. Like really interested. But our kid, cool as anything, said, “No, thank you.” I nearly fell off my chair. At his age, I would have been snogging anything that moved. WHO IS THIS KID?? Later he explained: “I’ve…
The countertop didn’t disappear all at once. It was a slow burn. A peanut butter smear here. Crumbs gathering like tiny rebellions there. Every morning, I’d enter the kitchen and feel my jaw tighten— that subtle, invisible clenching of motherhood. We had eight kids that year. Eight. Not because we planned for it. But because when their siblings aged out of foster care…
At ABC, we know the most important voices belong to the children we serve. That’s why our new blog series, Parenting Unplugged, shines a light on the adoptive and foster parents who walk beside them—sharing stories that are unfiltered, honest, and sometimes laugh-out-loud funny. Each post will dive into the real joys and struggles of…
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We’ve rounded up some of the best free (and nearly free) holiday activities in Delaware. Enjoy the local festivities with your family this holiday season. Upcoming Events by Date December 13thDelaware Choral Society (free)December 15thFelton Christmas Parade (free) December 16th2023 Hispanic Heritage Event at the Milton Public Library (free)Paper Quilling Workshop (nearly free)Donuts with Santa…
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Click the image to view our online photo album. Our annual fundraiser Music from the Heart was a huge success! After three years of virtual events, I know everyone was thrilled to be back together in person. As a newbie to ABCFOC, it was especially wonderful to be able to meet so many of our…
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