Dear Foster Parents: A Message from Your Teen
Posted on August 14, 2019 by
Please remember everything is new to me here. I may not want to keep asking you questions. So, try to remember to show me how things work in your family.
Plummer Youth Promise Blog
Welcome to Plummer’s blog. It’s about our work with children, and will focus especially on our foster care program, which finds safe and caring homes for kids who need them. Right now in Massachusetts, there’s a critical shortage of foster families. This blog aims to help people understand more about foster care: how it works, how you can become a foster parent, and what the experience is like from the perspective of both adults and children. It will try to dispel some myths about being a foster parent and offer parenting tips for foster parents or anyone caring for a child. We’ll also interview foster parents and kids in foster care, as well as professionals in the field – caring people who want to help kids get through a tough time in their lives.
Why Older Kids in Care Say They Don’t Need Families, Even When They Do
Posted on August 3, 2019 by
Understanding why older youth in care are so insistent about their need to be independent is important. It helps us see things from their perspective.
What Your Foster Child’s Words Really Mean
Posted on July 15, 2019 by
Your foster child may sometimes say things that confuse you. But, as you get to know them, some of the things they say will make more sense to you.
From a Foster Child’s Heart: What I Want You to Know
Posted on May 30, 2019 by
Everything is new to me. When I first join your family, I need to learn so many new things. Make a point of letting me know how things work in your house.
How Will Adding A Foster Child Affect My Other Kids?
Posted on May 23, 2019 by
There is no simple answer to this question. Every family’s situation is unique. But there are some things to consider as you move toward making a decision.
7 Resources Every Foster Parent Should Have
Posted on April 16, 2019 by
More children need available foster parents to help them through a traumatic period than ever before. Foster parents take in children who suffer from emotional scars, physical disabilities, and past trauma. They help children heal.
Birthday Wishes of a Teen in Foster Care
Posted on March 19, 2019 by
Like many teenagers, I’d like some good stuff for my birthday. Things like a new video game console or clothes. If you ask me, these are the things I’ll say I want. But there are other things I want and need.
A Day in My Life as a Foster Parent
Posted on February 25, 2019 by
6:30 AM: I’m up before my foster son, Darren. I like to have my first cup of coffee before starting the day’s adventures with my thirteen-year-old. I’ll need the caffeine to keep up with him.
Helping Youth in Foster Care Maintain Important Connections
Posted on January 30, 2019 by
Helping a foster youth stay connected to important people can be complicated, but it’s almost always worth the effort.
Why Become a Foster Parent?
Posted on January 23, 2019 by
Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent? You’re not alone. Many of us contemplate this life-changing question because we care about kids and want what’s best for them.
