When Fostering Family Members Changes Your Life –
For Better or Worse
We often talk about the hardships children face while in foster care, and they are important to address. But what about what the
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AuthorSalendria Mabrey, FAFS Communication & Development Associate
When Fostering Family Members Changes Your Life –
I Have a Dream for Foster Parents & Children
In 1963, the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addressed the nation in what is considered a defining moment of the Civil Rights
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Define Foster Care
The literal definition of foster care provided by Merriam Webster is “supervised care for orphaned, neglected or delinquent children or for persons mentally
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Why Do Foster Kids Have Low Self-Esteem?
Self-esteem is defined as an individual’s sense of worth. When personal value is not solidified, specifically during childhood, it can contribute to insecurity
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Celebrating Your Foster Child’s First Thanksgiving in Your Home
Thanksgiving is a time for loved ones to gather and reflect on what we are all thankful for. Families travel from all around
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Parent Teacher Conference Tips for Foster Parents
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
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Mental Illness Awareness Week: Recognizing and Coping with PTSD in Your Foster Child
When you hear of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), you may associate it with a condition many war veterans are diagnosed with. While
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5 Tips to Prepare for Back to School for Foster Children
The times of sleeping late on weekdays, summer camp and family trips to amusement and water parks are over for your child in
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Baby Safety Month – Tips to Keep Your Foster Child Safe
Did you know that September is National Baby Safety Month? Of course, you should focus on safety all year round, but September is
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Five Benefits of Summer Camp For Foster Children and Their Foster Parents
In your mind’s eye, listen to the crackling of the campfire and breathe in the fresh outdoor air. While you’re at it, imagine
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