5 Things To Say to Drive a Foster Parent Crazy (And What to Say Instead)
People are curious about foster care and often want to ask foster parents questions. We know this and are usually open to talking, but...
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I Could Never Do That; I’d Get Too Attached Part II: Why The Grief and Loss are Worth It
You may be convinced that, as discussed in our previous post, children need attachment and it is good when foster parents get attached....
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I Could Never Do That; I’d Get Too Attached: Part I: Why Getting Attached is Good
The number one response I get when I share that I’m a foster parent is, “I could never do that; I’d get too attached.” People usually...
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Not so simple questions: small talk as a foster parent.
I have always wanted to be a mom, so I love talking about parenting in general and my kids in particular. Exchanging ideas and silly...
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The Home Study Process: an overview
An important part of the process of becoming a foster parent is the home study. A home study allows the licensing agency to assess the...
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How Rude! Responding to Inappropriate Questions and Comments as a Foster Parent
Sometimes people say incredibly intrusive things and seem to think that they have the right to know the most intimate details of your...
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What is Treatment Foster Care?
Treatment Foster Care or Therapeutic Foster Care allows children and youth with a higher level of medical and/or behavioral needs who...
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4 Unexpected Joys of Fostering
The children are obviously the main joy of foster care. Watching them grow, heal, and open up is the most rewarding part of being a...
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A Tribute to Foster Dads in Honor of Father's Day
When I was talking with a friend who is also a foster mom the other day, she said to me, “As important as what we do is as foster moms, I...
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7 Ways to Help Foster Children Without Becoming a Foster Parent
Foster care is a big commitment. We understand that not everyone who has a heart to help vulnerable children is in a position to make...
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6 Foster Care Myths Debunked
MYTH: Children go into foster care because they did something wrong FACT: Foster children have done nothing wrong; they enter foster care...
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Foster Care 101
What is Foster Care? Simply put, foster care provides a temporary home for children and youth who, through no fault of their own, are...
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Why Become A Foster Parent?
Every child needs a loving family. Unfortunately, sometimes children experience serious neglect, abuse, or maltreatment and are unable to...
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