And Away We Go…Going On Vacation With Your Foster Child
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.
Tag Archive: Foster Home
Saying Goodbye to Your Foster Child
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.
Moldy Bread Under Her Bed: Food and Your Foster Child (Part Two)
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.
Moldy Bread Under His Bed: Food and Your Foster Child (Part One)
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
Maintaining Your Sanity as a Foster Parent
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
Why Foster Children Need Families that will be theirs Forever
Posted on March 28, 2017 by
Children and teenagers who grow up in foster care often feel that nothing in their life is permanent. This is especially true for kids who’ve had multiple moves while in foster care.
Getting Closer: Developing a Nurturing Relationship with Your Older Foster Child
Posted on February 3, 2017 by
Chances are, when you became a foster parent, you were looking forward to being able to comfort and nurture any foster child placed with you. But if you’re caring for a teen, things may suddenly seem not that simple.
Successful Foster Parenting: A Thousand Little Steps
Posted on October 7, 2016 by
Settling into in a new home and family is a huge task for any child. And, integrating a new person into your home and family is also a huge task.
The Foster Parent’s Mantra: It’s Not Personal
Posted on September 20, 2016 by
People become foster parents because they want to help kids. So it can be really hard when a foster child resists your offers of support and caring.
Helping A Kid Be A Kid: Guiding Your “Parentified” Foster Child
Posted on August 18, 2016 by
Some teens in foster care take on adult responsibilities at a very young age.
