Kinship caregivers, who provide 39% of the care for foster children, are crucial to the well-being of the children in their care. In honor of National Kinship Care Month coming…
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You want to help because you’ve heard that there’s a huge need for families to adopt or foster teenagers who are in foster care. But you’ve spent time with teenagers before,…
Because not everyone is able to be a full-time foster parent, there is another way of helping a child in need. It’s called respite care, and you’d be ideal for…
Here are a few ideas to help you bond with your foster children. Because not all children respond the same, only do the activities that work for you and your…
If you’re considering becoming a foster parent, there’s no better time than the summer to do it. Making the decision to become a foster family is not one to be…
Waiting can be difficult once you’ve been approved to become a foster parent. You feel apprehensive, nervous, and excited all at the same time. You want to give yourself plenty…
What does it take to become a foster parent? If you have been wondering about this and want to learn more about the training required, keep reading as we explain….
Foster parents and foster children all come from different backgrounds. They are all different, making it impossible to categorize them. Their stories and experiences are vastly different. Each person’s experience…
Many myths and falsehoods abound when it comes to the foster care system. Many people still believe that foster parents simply do it for the money and that foster children are…
In Texas, there are a variety of adoption options. One option to start or expand a family is foster-to-adoption. This is when a child enters foster care and is subsequently…