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In a perfect world, every child would grow up in a loving, stable and nurturing environment. There are many complicated reasons why this often isn’t the case and children end up in foster care when their own parents cannot meet their needs. These children are now depending on the community to step forward and make…
Saying “Goodbye” to a Child in Foster Care There are so many positives in the overall fostering experience, but it also comes with several unique challenges. One such challenge is the often inevitable issue of saying goodbye to a foster child. Unlike adoption, fostering often comes with an ending point; either as a child ages…
One way to think about the diverse services, objectives, and programs of the Texas Family Initiative (TFI) is in terms of the family experience. If TFI has a single “reason for being”, it is conviction that the family experience is irreplaceable in the healthy, happy development of every child. Texas Family Initiative That is why…
With 400,000 children in foster care in the USA, great foster parents are needed more than ever. Many single adults are interested in foster parenting, but worry that they won’t be allowed to do it. The truth is, single adults can be foster parents. Single foster parenting comes with its own challenges. Here are six…
Making children in foster care feel part of your family activities like vacations and outings is an important part of bonding together. In many cases, your foster children will be able travel with you. Here are a few things to keep in mind when traveling with children in foster care. Contact your caseworker: Your first…
Keep Kids Engaged This Summer! Finding ways to keep kids engaged in activities can sometimes seem like a challenge for parents and caregivers or financial restraints for summer care of children can deter parents from seeking out activities. On the flip side, some parents may find that they have overscheduled their children for the summer…