Welcome to Foster Mom Strong!
Parenting, Momming, Adopting, & Fostering
What to Document As a Foster Parent
As a foster parent, you should keep certain documents for your records. These should include a monthly journal, incident reports, respite requests, mileage and transportation, reimbursement requests, and any law enforcement interaction. The documents you may be required to keep may vary based on your agency requirements.
A Guide For Beginners to Become a Foster Parent
Foster parenting is an incredible commitment, but it can also be an incredible reward, as it allows you to help children who have been abused or neglected. It is a great way to make a difference in the world, even if it is only in your corner of the world.
A Guide to Open Adoptions For Foster Families
If you're considering adopting a child from foster care, you might wonder what it entails. In this article, you'll learn the basics of the process,…
Join My Facebook Group
Parenting, Momming, Adopting, & Fostering
How to Manage Little Black Girl's Hair in Foster Care
Hair Styles in Foster Care for Little Black Girls Curly Afro-puffs hair for little Black girls is a classic hairstyle that looks timeless and highlights…
The Ultimate Guide to Foster Care Welcome Baskets
The Ultimate Guide to Foster Care Welcome Baskets
The Traditions of Foster Family Holidays
Explain to your foster child about the holiday's traditions, as well as the traditions of the extended family.
How to Become a Foster Home
There are a few steps that you should take to become certified as a foster parent. These steps include the Home study process and getting certification.
Foster Parent Burnout – Causes and Symptoms
Among the causes of foster parent burnout is lack of preparation, stress, and age. However, it can be prevented, particularly if you have other commitments. The key is to be aware of the symptoms of burnout and how to address them.
Quick Back to School Guide for Foster Families with High Schoolers
Keep a close eye on your high schoolers' academic, athletic and social calendars.
Quick Back to School Guide for Foster Families with Middle School Students
Most middle schools have orientation a couple of days before school starts to pick up class schedules and meet their teachers. Attending the orientation will go a long way in easing any anxiety in your middle schooler.
Back to School Preparation K-5 for Foster Parents
Prepare your child, regardless of whether they are in Kindergarten or a senior in high school; it's time to make moving from summer fun to school days easier.
Simple Teddy Bear Craft for Foster Families
This kit is very useful for those who love to spend their leisure time making some decorative and fun items. The time spent could also be the first step in easing fears and beginning the healing process.
How Foster Families Can Keep Kids Quiet While On The Phone
Keeping the kids quiet can be difficult when you start working on the phone from home.
Guide to Kindergarten Registration Preparation For Foster Families
The school, the child, is enrolled in may need to be approved by the agency, court, or school district.
4 things I wish I knew when dealing with a birth disorder as a foster parent
Having a child with a birth disorder may well be your biggest challenge. However, know that help is available, and take the steps necessary to find the right services and support you and your family needs.
Guide to Teaching Responsible Behavior At Home for Foster Families
Respect for others is one of the most important lessons you can teach your child. Help your child learn to interact with others in a way that shows consideration and respect.
Simple Guide to help Foster Children Conquer Fears And Anxieties in Foster Care
As foster parents, we understand that our kids come to the door with a full range of fears and anxieties. As we welcome children into our home, we have a range of curiosity about what problems our children will bring with them.
How to Choose A Daycare for Foster Children
herefore, even though I wanted to stay at home with them, it was not possible, so I needed to find a daycare that could handle before and after school, full daytime care, and be convenient.
Conflict Resolution For Children in Foster Care
Problem-solving and conflict resolution for foster children should begin early on. With multiple children in your household, it won't take siblings long to become engaged…
How to Get Your Foster Child To Take Medicine
As a parent, my heart breaks when my kids are sick. So, naturally, we want them to get better as quickly as possible; the quickest…
Can I get my Foster Child's Birth Certificate?
Our technological era is the increasing importance of certified identification. Word of mouth was an excellent way to identify yourself a decade two ago, but…
Team Sports For Foster Children
Here are my views on sports and kids with special needs. I'm competitive, but I feel everyone has a place or their own thing where…
Foster Parenting Tidbits For Babies
As a foster mom, I receive calls about various children's ages who need a safe home. As an older parent, I have an age range…
Fostering Teens With ADHD
Teens with ADHD have a complicated life. The symptoms are often so few that you may not even realize it's ADHD. You may feel something…
4 Foster Parenting Styles
Every grandparent will tell funny stories of their children when they were younger. But, for every funny, they can tell you another about challenges. Parenting…
Getting Foster Kids To Eat
My child is a picky eater; he's been in feeding therapy for three years, and I've been ready to give up for at least two!…
Helping Foster Children Adjust To A New Foster Family
Parents have the power to ensure that the kids know they belong and are loved and wanted – by both parents and their new siblings….
Foster Children that Stutter
Many children have problems with their speech from an early age. Today I am writing about the speech impediment known as stuttering. I have not…
Help Your Foster Kids Succeed In School
When parents are involved in their child's education, student achievement improves, reduces absenteeism, and increases confidence in their children's education. For children in care, parents…