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How Foster Parents with Children in Virginia Can Still Add a Foster Child to Their Family
If you're a foster parent with children in Virginia, you can still make a big impact by welcoming a foster child into your home.


Feb 263 min read
Become a Foster Parent with Intercept Health TFC: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Process
Ready to become a foster parent? Intercept Health TFC guides you through every step in 3-6 months, from orientation to ongoing support.


Feb 193 min read
Can I Foster as a Single Parent in Virginia? Intercept Health TFC Has the Answer
If you're considering fostering as a single parent in Virginia, you might wonder if it's possible to make a difference. The answer is yes!


Jan 24 min read
New Year, New Beginnings: How Treatment Foster Care Can Transform Lives in 2025
As we step into 2025, many people reflect on new beginnings, fresh starts, and the opportunity to make meaningful changes. For children...

Dec 11, 20243 min read
How To Advocate for Your Foster Child in School
Learn how to advocate for your foster child in school, from knowing your rights to supporting their unique educational needs.

Jun 11, 20242 min read
Building Brighter Futures: A Mini Guide to Successful Foster Parenting
Discover how becoming a foster parent can transform lives. Learn the key qualities needed to take the first step to make a difference today.

Apr 9, 20242 min read
Lauren Ramos: A Journey of Love, Growth, and Advocacy in Foster Parenting
Lauren Ramos, a corporate lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, embarked on a life-changing journey as a foster parent just over a year ago.


Mar 5, 20244 min read
Fostering Hope: The Urgent Call for Foster Parents in Virginia
This blog is about the urgent need for foster parents in Virginia. Could you be the difference?


Feb 6, 20242 min read
Meet The Rosas: Therapeutic Foster Parents for the Intercept Health Chester Office
We had the opportunity to interview the Matriarch of the Rosas family over the holiday break. Ms. Margaret Rosas stated she wanted to be a


Apr 24, 20223 min read
5 Key Things Every Foster Parent Needs for Success in Foster Care
Every foster parent brings unique strengths and experience to their role. Every child has different needs, so it is a great thing that...


Apr 24, 20223 min read
Bullying in Foster Care: How Foster Parents Can Protect Their Children from Peer Abuse
Foster parents are used to dealing with the ugly realities of this life, but we may not think about the fact that removing children from...


Apr 24, 20223 min read
Building Positive Relationships with Foster Children's Parents: A Key to Successful Care
Foster children’s families may have made some poor choices, but they usually truly love their children and worry about their wellbeing....


Apr 24, 20223 min read
Respite Care for Foster Parents: Easing Anxiety and Ensuring a Smooth Transition
Respite care can be a great support for foster parents, especially treatment foster parents , especially when the kids have a good...


Apr 24, 20222 min read
Laundry Challenges in Foster Care: A Foster Parent's Perspective on Emotional Struggles
Laundry: one of the unending struggles of parenthood. All parents have pondered the mystery of how such small people can produce so much...


Apr 24, 20223 min read
Foster Care Parental Rights Surrender: A Surprising Turn in Our Adoption Journey
I always say that anything can happen in foster care , and yet I am still surprised in big and small ways. This week was one of those...


Apr 24, 20223 min read
Foster Care and Stranger Danger: Teaching Safety in a Complex System
Stranger Danger is a basic concept that parents teach their kids in order to keep them safe . Unfortunately, the concept of stranger...


Apr 24, 20223 min read
The Challenges of Foster Care: Navigating Trauma, Visits, and Parental Rights
Last week, our little guy came home from a visit and had explosive gastrointestinal distress (I will spare you the horrifying details)...


Apr 24, 20223 min read
Foster Parents and the Challenge of Reassurance: Teaching Trust in Uncertainty
Our little guy loves Daniel Tiger . We don’t let him have much screen time , but it’s the main thing he does watch. In general, I love...


Apr 24, 20223 min read
Respite Care for Foster Parents: Preparing for a Smooth Transition
Respite care can be a great way for foster parents to get some time for self-care , but preparing for your children to stay with a...


Apr 24, 20223 min read
Protecting Foster Youth Online: Social Media Safety for Foster Parents
As a naïve young teen in the early days of online chat rooms, I blindly wandered into the treacherous waters of the internet and neither...
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