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Foster care agencies provide several invaluable services to their communities. Here are brief descriptions of the main services a typical foster care agency offers. Recruit and Train Foster Parent Applicants In Texas, the number of children needing foster care greatly exceeds the number of licensed foster parents. Therefore, agencies are always recruiting people to apply…
Being in foster care is difficult for children. Even children with the most loving foster parents will face challenges. One of those challenges is the feeling that they are alone. Often, they don’t know many other foster kids at school. They may be embarrassed about being in foster care, and try to keep their situation…
For many Texans, the foster care system is an enigma. Therefore, the Texas Family Initiative wants to share information that will serve as a foundation of knowledge about the Texas foster care system. Any readers who want to build on that foundation can return to the Texas Family Initiative website to learn more. Indeed, our…
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…
Are you considering fostering for a child in need of a new home? Have you wondered what the requirements are to make this type of impact on a young person’s life? Not only will you have to provide temporary care, love, and nurturance to children while serving as a mentor to their parent, but you…
“I want to foster” are the first words spoken when you decide that you’re ready to become a foster parent. One of the best decisions that you can make in your life is fostering a child by bringing them into your home. A child that experiences tragedy, abuse, or brokenness desires the love, hope, and…
How Long Will You Foster a Child Depends on Each Child’s Individual Case How long you can keep a foster child is complicated because each foster child has different needs. Those children who potentially will enter your home each come with a case file that varies significantly. The goal of the foster care system is…
Becoming a foster parent is an exciting experience, but it is also a big step. If you are considering becoming a foster parent, you might have several concerns and questions. Whether you are ready to start the process of becoming a foster parent as soon as possible, or if it is simply something you want…
Bringing another child into a home is an important decision, whether through long-term fostering or adoption. This choice will impact the lives of the caretaker in ways they cannot even imagine. In many cases, that’s a great thing. Providing a secure, safe home for a child in need is a beautiful, selfless act. It is…
There are countless benefits of fostering a child, and it can change a child’s life. There are a lot of requirements, but it is possible for many different types of people to become a foster parent. Requirements for Becoming a Foster Parent The requirements for becoming a foster parent vary state by state, though there…
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