Fostering Hope
Posted on May 21, 2021 by
In addition to necessities like food, shelter, and safety, foster care also provides a young person with the chance to live with a family.
Tag Archive: Foster Care Month
Response to Presidential Proclamation on National Foster Care Month
Posted on May 4, 2021 by
Dear Plummer Youth Promise Community, On April 30th, the Biden Administration released a Proclamation on National Foster Care Month, 2021... Read More
Letter from a Former Foster Kid
Posted on April 20, 2021 by
Dear Foster Parents, I am writing this because I have been out of foster care for a while now, and there are some things you should know about kids in the foster care.
Note To My Neighbor: Now is a Great Time to Foster!
Posted on May 26, 2020 by
You had some questions about foster parenting and we agreed to talk over a cup of coffee soon. Well, the pandemic has put that plan on hold for a while. So, I thought I’d drop you a note.
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.
What are the facts about foster care?
Posted on May 24, 2016 by
How many youth and children are in foster homes? What are the results for youth who have spent all or part of their lives in foster care?
Foster Parenting Dilemmas: Understanding Puzzling Behaviors
Posted on May 13, 2016 by
When we understand a behavior, it’s easier to respond in a way that is helpful for the child and comfortable for the parent.
Foster Parenting on Mother’s Day
Posted on May 8, 2015 by
Anne, an experienced foster parent of 20+ years, remembers that when she first became a foster mother she assumed that there would be celebration on Mother’s Day.
