Are you ready to start a foster care home? This is a question you might be asking yourself right now. The fact is that having a foster child can come with its own set of surprises. You may run into issues you had not anticipated. It might be surprisingly difficult or it might be surprisingly … Read moreAre You Ready to Start a Foster Care Home?
When you become a foster parent, you want to create a haven that is relaxing and safe. Maintaining a clean space is important, but there are other steps to take to ensure that your child feels right at home. For example, reset your attitude daily. In the mornings, before the kids wake up, meditate, pray, … Read moreHow to Provide a Peaceful Foster Care Home
Being a foster parent is something that can be life-changing and can help you to grow as a person so much. However, it can also be something that can be very challenging. Thankfully, there are certain qualities that you can work on to help you be the best foster parent that you can be. Here … Read more3 Qualities That Make a Good Foster Parent
Many caring people and couples consider applying to be foster care parents, but they aren’t sure if they meet the requirements. They might have heard certain myths surrounding foster parent requirements that make them believe they aren’t qualified, but more people are qualified to be foster parents than is commonly believed. Take a look at … Read moreFoster Parent Requirements: Myths & Facts
You have a strong desire to have a foster child in your home but you wonder if you can afford it. Maybe you earn a modest income and your home isn’t the biggest or most spacious. Don’t let these limitations keep you from becoming a foster parent. While you should be able to support foster … Read moreYes, You Can Afford to Become a Foster Parent
Regular family meetings can create a better family foster care experience for both foster children and foster parents. As you strengthen your communications and practice working together as a team, you can deepen your love and connection. Here are some tips for getting started. Meet Regularly The best way to build a healthy and supportive … Read moreThe Role of Family Meetings in Family Foster Care
Once Upon a Time… Two brothers named Joey and Brandon, although three years apart in age, were incredibly bonded. They experienced many trials and tribulations together and learned over the years to depend only on each other. Their favorite thing to do together was to go running. Indeed, they ran nearly every day. It didn’t … Read moreOnce Upon a Time…Joey and Brandon’s Story
Whether it’s going to an important meeting, taking a work trip, or finally fitting in that date night, all parents need a break sometimes. For foster parents, finding the right care for their children creates an especially challenging task. In most states, if a foster parent is gone, a licensed foster parent must take over. … Read moreBecoming a Foster Parent: 3 Reasons to Consider Respite Care
If you’re interested in therapeutic foster care, you should keep in mind that it can be quite challenging. Therapeutic foster care refers to caring for children with various emotional and behavioral challenges. Sometimes, the foster child may also have a medical issue, but mostly the issues are emotional/behavioral. The Challenges Many children placed in therapeutic … Read moreThe Challenges of Running a Therapeutic Foster Care Home
Most kids go through a stage of life where they are picky eaters, and this often frustrates parents. You take the time to prepare a delicious meal for them, but then they refuse the entire meal or take nibbles of the foods they like and discard the rest. It is possible to still feed your … Read moreAre Your Foster Kids Picky Eaters? How You Can Feed Them Healthy and Delicious Food