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Respite Care: Helping Foster Families Succeed
A standard dictionary definition encompasses the notion that respite is a short period of relief. But what is respite care in terms of foster parenting? What Is Respite Care? Basically, a respite caregiver is a licensed foster parent who cares for a child in foster care for a designated, short period. This may be due…
How Becoming a Foster Parent Affects Your Biological Children
When you’re thinking about becoming a foster parent, one of the major questions is how the process might affect your biological children. Most foster families find that the transition can be challenging but deeply rewarding. Here are a few suggestions that will help you succeed. Involve Your Kids Your children will probably be more enthusiastic…
Between Families – October 2020
13 Fall Family Activities Safe from COVID-19 Fall is in the air! The days are getting shorter, the leaves are starting to turn, and the weather is becoming crisper. This year, many autumn traditions like apple picking, hay mazes and harvest fairs are postponed or reimagined due to the pandemic. But that should not stop…
Between Families-July 2020
Keep Children Healthy During the COVID-19 Outbreak Based on available evidence, most children do not appear to be at higher risk for COVID-19 than adults. While some children and infants have been sick with COVID-19, adults make up most of the known cases to date. Watch your child for any signs of COVID-19 illness COVID-19…
Between Families – January 2021
Teaching Kids at Home During Coronavirus Pro Tips from Homeschoolers An unprecedented number of schools are closed for several weeks, a period that could be extended. Tens of millions of the nation’s K-12 students are out of school and parents are being asked to step in to support their learning. That’s a huge challenge. Some…
Foster Families: Continuity Can Benefit Everyone!
Even after you have made the decision to foster/adopt, there are remaining crucial decisions. Some we make in consultation with you, some are choices for you to make. The most meaningful questions have to do with what we call “continuity”. If you have committed to foster a child, it is likely you have put yourself…