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 January 8, 2017 by
No one can undo what happened to your foster child in the past. But you can offer a variety of corrective experiences which will help him heal and grow.
Posted on November 16, 2016 by
That period of time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is both exciting and hectic for most families. This time can also be overwhelming for children, and particular for foster children.
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 August 18, 2016 by
Some teens in foster care take on adult responsibilities at a very young age.
Posted on July 6, 2016 by
One of the challenges of being a foster parent can be having conversations about difficult or sensitive topics.
Posted on June 21, 2016 by
As an LGBT adult who wishes to become a foster parent, you may find you have questions that are specific to LGBT families.
Posted on June 14, 2016 by
Children and youth in foster care sometimes seem unable to accept the positive things that are happening in their lives.
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.
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?
It's been said that play is the work of children. And indeed, it's through play that children learn. Play that involves multiple children is particularly important for learning soc…
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Plummer’s work to connect older youth in the child-welfare system to permanent families is breaking new ground. Learn how we are sharing best practices with organizations nationally.
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