Tag Archive: Foster Families

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.

Parenting a Child with a Trauma History

Posted on September 19, 2019 by

Every child in foster care has a trauma history. As a result of trauma, especially when it occurs over time, children develop coping mechanisms. When a foster child joins your family, they may bring these survival behaviors with them even though your home is safe. As a parent, you have the opportunity to provide a safe environment in which your child can heal.