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.
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.
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.
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.
Posted on August 18, 2016 by
Some teens in foster care take on adult responsibilities at a very young age.
Posted on April 29, 2016 by
Foster parents don’t always have time to get to know a child who is coming to live with them. So how can you help your foster child settle in?
Posted on March 29, 2016 by
Thousands of youth exit the foster care system every year without a family to call their own. They often face homelessness, unemployment and worse.
Posted on March 1, 2016 by
Birth family visits are important for children in foster care. They allow family connections to stay strong.
Posted on January 27, 2016 by
When you don’t have a family, who teaches you even the most basic life skills?
Posted on December 24, 2015 by
Christmas and Hanukkah can be a joyous time for most, but for many youth in foster care the holiday season can also bring added stress and anxiety.
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