Foster Parenting as a Single Mom
Posted on March 16, 2022 by
One of the myths about being a foster parent is that you have to be married. Well, you don’t. I... Read More
Tag Archive: Foster Parents
New Year, New Home: What Every Foster Parent Should Know
Posted on January 25, 2022 by
Dear Foster Parents, I am writing to you to give you some ideas about welcoming a new foster child or... Read More
Giving Thanks for Those Who Step Up for Older Kids
Posted on November 24, 2021 by
At Thanksgiving as we gather with family and friends we often take time to have each person at the table... Read More
Your Foster Child’s Family Forest
Posted on September 21, 2021 by
We are all familiar with the concept of a family tree, that symbolic representation of an individual’s immediate and extended... 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.
Woman to Woman: Connecting with My Foster Child’s Birth Mom
Posted on March 10, 2020 by
It’s one of the most important things I can do to help my foster child to move safely out of the child welfare system and into a permanent family.
A Foster Child’s Wish for the New Year
Posted on December 31, 2019 by
I am a two-year-old girl who is going to be reunified with my mommy next month. I wish that my foster family would stay in my life.
Dear Future Foster Parent: A Message from a Teenager in Care
Posted on October 28, 2019 by
I am a teenager in foster care. Since you are thinking about becoming a foster parent here are some things I’d like you to know as you make your decision.
Dear Foster Parents: A Message from Your Teen
Posted on August 14, 2019 by
Please remember everything is new to me here. I may not want to keep asking you questions. So, try to remember to show me how things work in your family.
Why Older Kids in Care Say They Don’t Need Families, Even When They Do
Posted on August 3, 2019 by
Understanding why older youth in care are so insistent about their need to be independent is important. It helps us see things from their perspective.
