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.
Posted on August 8, 2018 by
Several years ago, recognizing that young people leaving our group home as young adults were struggling to succeed, we took a hard look at how we could change our approach.
Posted on May 8, 2018 by
Taking your foster child on vacation is one more step that you can take to give him a chance to experience what it’s like to be a kid in a stable and safe family.
Posted on April 9, 2018 by
When your foster child leaves your family, it can be hard for everyone. But it can also be “good” in the best sense of the word.
Posted on March 17, 2018 by
Foster children can present challenging behaviors around food. Fortunately, there are ways you can help your foster child with food issues.
Posted on March 5, 2018 by
Ewwwww! Have you ever found yourself saying that after finding days old food stashed in your foster child’s room? Have... Read More
Posted on November 29, 2017 by
What was I thinking?! I must have been crazy! If you’re a foster parent, chances are you’ve asked yourself those... Read More
Posted on September 27, 2017 by
Foster parents often struggle to cope with the controlling behaviors of their foster sons and daughters. These behaviors take many... Read More
Posted on September 27, 2017 by
When many people think of being a foster or adoptive parent, they imagine a young child joining their family. But... Read More
Posted on September 27, 2017 by
Moving from elementary to middle school is a big step, and can be especially challenging for foster children. The security... Read More
Posted on August 3, 2017 by
It’s been said that play is the work of children. And indeed, it’s through play that children learn. Play that... Read More
Helping a foster youth stay connected to important people can be complicated, but it’s almost always worth the effort.
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Plummer’s work to connect older youth in the child-welfare system to permanent families is breaking new ground. Learn how we are sharing best practices with organizations nationally.
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Save the date! The 6th Annual Paddle for Plummer will be held on July 13th, 2019. We're looking forward to seeing everyone for a fun-filled day and to raise important funds for Plummer Youth Promise!
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