


Snowflakes and Foster Kids
The next time a snowflake lands on your face, consider the many ways it’s just like your foster child. You don’t have to take a deep dive to come up with the basics. That they’re both delicate and fragile. Or that they’re simply beautiful. And they’re unique, one of a...
Help Your Foster Kids Make Some Great Memories This Thanksgiving!
Foster parents are on a never-ending quest to get inside the mind of their precious kids. You long to get a handle on what they’re thinking and how they’re feeling. Our special holidays in November and December provide ample opportunities to explore what makes them...
Caring for Your Opiate-Exposed Foster Child
The Newborn and Withdrawal Fostering an opiate-exposed baby is a frightening prospect for many to consider. Opiate exposure during pregnancy can cause the baby to become drug dependent; a baby born dependent that experiences withdrawal is usually diagnosed with...
Supporting Your Foster Child at School
Even if you’ve never heard of an IEP or a 504 (or any other education jargon), you might be intimated about supporting your foster child at school this year. But learning how to be this child’s advocate in school is an extension of the care you’re already offering....