Family Finding Angel: A Father's Journey with Family Finding Services
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 // by: Doni DeBolt

This piece was written about one of our families who Lilliput serves, there story is heart warming and a true of example of the success family finding services have in our community. This father sent in a letter to show his gratification for Lilliput Families and share a bit about his journey on reconnecting with one of his sons through our Family Finding services.

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Against All Odds: Foster youth teen mother graduates college with two degrees
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 // by: Dan Casas-Murray

In the US, less than 2% of teen moms graduate from college. This means that out of 62,029 children who are in foster care, only 1,300 of them will earn a college degree. This is the story of Cheyenne Rogers, a teen mother and foster youth that defied all odds by earning two college degrees. 

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Dear Community Social Worker
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 // by: Dan Casas-Murray

Dear Community Social Worker,

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More Than Just a Logo: A Look Inside Lilliput’s Inspiring 2016 Rebrand
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 // by: Kyler Alvord

Lilliput Families has been supporting children and parents in California for the better part of four decades, but up until recently, the community knew it by a different name: Lilliput Children’s Services. Named in a nod to the tiny people from “Gulliver’s Travels” — the Lilliputians — Lilliput Children’s Services opened its doors in 1980 with the goal of helping children without homes find stable and supportive families.

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Birthday Blessings
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 // by: Dan Casas-Murray

After what seemed like forever, the Tapps became a certified family. About two days later, they got a phone call about two brothers, ages 5 and 8. Would the Tapps consider? They stopped breathing. 

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