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
Tag Archive: Foster Teen
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.
Love Through the Eyes of a Foster Child
Posted on February 12, 2021 by
It’s hard for me to say that I know my foster parents love me. Those words don’t come easy to me.... Read More
Giving Thanks for Foster Parents
Posted on November 23, 2020 by
Foster parents are always giving. Sometimes they are providing a home for a group of siblings to prevent separation. Other times they are simply reaching out... Read More
Your Foster Child’s Family Forest
Posted on September 22, 2020 by
A traditional “family tree” doesn’t really represent a foster child’s network of loved ones. It’s more accurate to think of them as having... Read More
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.
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.
Ten Ways to Help Your Foster Child Succeed in School
Posted on September 3, 2019 by
As the new school year progresses there may be some bumps in the road for your foster child. Here are some tips to help them get back on track.
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.
