True Story: The Nurtured Heart Approach® and Me
Grounded. That’s a word I became very familiar with in high school. No, I don’t mean grounded as in “realistic” – I mean
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Foster Parenting Tips
Mindfulness for Foster Parents
Sometimes our day to day activities can feel like too much. From packing lunches to dropping the kids off at school to arriving
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Updated 2018: Can I Claim My Foster Child On My Taxes?
Please note: These links and information below are offered as a convenience and are not intended to imply anyone viewing the information will
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What are my Rights and Responsibilities as a Foster Parent?
As a resource parent, the line between your rights vs. your responsibilities can sometimes become blurred. Understanding how the two work together will
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What should I expect during my home study to become a foster parent?
Becoming a licensed resource parent can sometimes seem like an overwhelming task. There are many questions during the application process,which can take up
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How to Protect my Foster Child on Social Media
What is social media? Is your foster child on social media? Social media is defined as a form of electronic communication that allows
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Questions to Ask Your Foster Care Caseworker When the Phone Rings
You’ve finished PRIDE training, you’ve passed your home inspection, you’ve bought all the little extra things to welcome your first foster child into
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Can I Use Flex Funds For My Foster Child?
What Are Flex Funds? Flex funds are a source of money established by the NJ Child Welfare Reform Plan, and every local CP&P
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Can I Hire A Babysitter For My Foster Kid?
Everyone needs a little time to themselves, whether it’s for dinner with a significant other or just a few hours to run some
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Three Foster Care Programs for Back-To-School Help
It’s back-to-school season again, and by now, you’ve probably gotten the required supplies lists or seen the ads all over television and in
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