


Navigating Those Painful Goodbyes
Part of foster care is the inevitable reality that you’ll have to say goodbye to a child you have cared for. It’s never easy. Never. Whether the child has been in your care for a weekend, a month, several months, or even years, these farewells are usually some...
10 Reasons YOU Want to Be a Foster Parent
In the frenetic pace of your life, do you ever reflect on what attracted you to become a foster parent in the first place? Maybe you’ve had a fire in your belly about fostering since you were a teenager…or a television commercial, social media post, or talk show...
Pulling Out the Welcome Mat for Your Foster Child
Making Your Foster Child Feel at Home First impressions matter! As you prepare to make your new foster child feel at home, remember it’s the little things you do that can make all the difference. The Initial Meeting: When he arrives at your house, come out smiling...