Adopting From Foster Care: Why Does It Take So Long?
Adopting from foster care may take longer than you’d like, but it’s worth every moment in the end. Of all the questions foster
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A Foster Parent’s Guide to Teen Social Media Privacy 2016
The Social Media Shift In this Internet era, long-winded phone calls and face-to-face visits have taken a back seat to the new king
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Letter Writing Day – A Special Message From A Former Foster Youth
Foster children come from many walks of life and gain tremendous life experience that enables us to get through most situations with ease
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Foster Care Placement Process: When Will I Get My First Placement?
So, you’re a new foster parent – congratulations! You’ve successfully completed your pre-service training and are ready to make a difference in the
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Foster Parent Fears | Facing the What Ifs
Don’t Let Foster Parent Fears Scare You Away! Foster parenting is not for the faint of heart. Dealing with the child welfare system,
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Don’t Ask Foster Parents These Questions, Not Even On Ask A Stupid Question Day
September 28th is Ask A Stupid Question Day. Teachers started this “holiday” to encourage students to participate in class more often, without fear
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Children’s Foster Care Misconceptions
It’s not just adults who have misconceptions about foster care. Children often do as well, but they are quick to come to a
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Foster Care Lies | The Demonization of Birth Parents
Foster care lies: sometimes they focus on the foster children, sometimes on the foster parents, but many are focused on demonizing the birth
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Here’s Why Children Shouldn’t Age Out of Foster Care Until They’re 21
Children who age out of foster care at 21 instead of 18 have better outcomes and lead happier, more productive adult lives. Here’s
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Kinship Foster Care Pros and Cons
Today, children entering foster care are often placed in the homes of family members or family friends instead of traditional foster families. Is
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