Why Become Foster Parents? A Couple’s Guide October 29, 2014September 9, 2015Thomas Castles, FAFS Communication and Development Associate Comment More than half of foster children in New Jersey are adopted into families whose head of household is a committed couple. For those [...]
National Make A Difference Day October 22, 2014September 9, 2015Lloyd Nelson, FAFS Digital Media Manager Comment National Make A Difference Day, held on the fourth Saturday in October, is a day where millions of Americans unite to do good [...]
Parent Teacher Conference Tips for Foster Parents October 15, 2014September 9, 2015Salendria Mabrey, FAFS Communication & Development Associate Comment It wasn’t too long ago when you were preparing your child in care for a new school year. Now, it’s time to meet [...]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: The Hidden Victims October 8, 2014September 9, 2015Lloyd Nelson, FAFS Digital Media Manager Comment October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and while the profile of these types of crimes is at an all-time high, people often forget [...]
Mental Illness Awareness Week: Recognizing and Coping with PTSD in Your Foster Child October 1, 2014September 9, 2015Salendria Mabrey, FAFS Communication & Development Associate Comment When you hear of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), you may associate it with a condition many war veterans are diagnosed with. While [...]