Teaching Your Foster Teen Financial Responsibility
It is highly likely your foster teen has not been introduced to managing money properly. His biological parents, who may have neglected him,
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Foster Parenting Tips
Giving Gangs L.I.P.: Dealing with Gangs as a Foster Parent
“In the hood, being untouchable and feared earned you points and it attracted me. I liked the respect they got from people
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Foster Care Placement FAQ
You’ve done everything they’ve asked – you’re up to speed on all the trainings, you’ve filled out all the forms, making sure to
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Your Foster Child’s Vision Board: Take Control of the Future
Most children do not have control of their lives. They can’t make big decisions like where to live or what to buy. In
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Dealing with Sibling Separation in Foster Care
Since 2008 and the passage of the Fostering Connections to Success Act, a concerted effort has been made nationwide to place siblings in
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Creating a Time Capsule with your Foster Child
There is no knowing how the future will turn out when you decide to become a foster parent. Maybe you’ll foster and fall
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How Do I Know When My Foster Care Placement Has Run Its Course?
Foster parents should be prepared for challenging behavior when they decide to open their home to vulnerable children. But once you’ve gone forward
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Foster Children and Pets: Providing Comfort and Maintaining Safety
For a foster child, pets can be a cornerstone of emotional health, sharers of unconditional friendship and a constant presence in a world
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A Guide to Working with Your DCP&P Caseworker
You’re at work when you receive an urgent phone call. Your foster child has had an altercation with one of his classmates and
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How Do I Discipline My Foster Teen?
The question of discipline is important for any parent, not just for a foster parent. There are a plethora of parenting styles and
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