Becoming a foster parent is a rewarding experience that can have a profound impact on the lives of vulnerable children. Although the process of becoming a foster parent can vary from state to state, there are some basic steps that are typically involved.
First, potential foster parents must complete a home study, which assesses their suitability to provide care for children.
Next, they must attend training to learn about the unique needs of foster children. Once they have met all the requirements, they will be officially licensed as foster parents and can begin welcoming children into their home.
Although the process of becoming a foster parent may seem daunting at first, it is an incredibly rewarding experience that can make a lasting difference in the lives of children. I created this blog to share my experiences and help you along your journey of becoming – and thriving as – a foster parent.
Children learn from their parent’s actions, so white parents need to examine their behavior and consider how it may reproduce racial stereotypes and forms of inequality. Black parents have the same responsibility when the ethnic makeup is reversed.
May is National Foster Family Appreciation Month, and it’s the perfect time to honor and appreciate the thousands of foster families who open their hearts and homes to children in need.
Remember, this day is about celebrating all types of mothers, and sometimes that includes biological mothers who may not be present in their child’s life at the moment.
As a foster family, you have the opportunity to honor birth mothers on Mother’s Day and show your foster child that their birth mother is not forgotten or unimportant. Here are some ways to honor birth mothers on Mother’s Day:
As a foster parent, you can make Mother’s Day special and meaningful for the children in your care. Here are some ideas and tips to help you celebrate Mother’s Day with your foster children:
Mother’s Day can be challenging for children in foster care, especially those who have experienced trauma and separation from their biological mothers.
As we approach June 19th, a day of immense historical significance known as Juneteenth, it’s important for families of all types, including foster families, to engage in thoughtful ways of celebrating this day.
Establishing a strong bond with your children is an essential part of parenting. It helps your kids feel secure, protected and understood and created an unshakeable trust between you.
Every year in November, we celebrate National Adoption Month. This special month is when we spread awareness about adoption and the hundreds of thousands of children…
Trauma to the displaced foster child siblings, and the foster family is costly.