5 Tips to Prepare for Back to School for Foster Children September 17, 2014September 9, 2015Salendria Mabrey, FAFS Communication & Development Associate 5 The times of sleeping late on weekdays, summer camp and family trips to amusement and water parks are over for your child in [...]
#FosterAChance – Changing the Lives of Foster Teens September 3, 2014September 9, 2015Lloyd Nelson, FAFS Digital Media Manager Comment Everyone deserves a chance. Whether it’s a girl from Jersey City who walked around believing no one cared about the decisions she made [...]
National Courtesy Month: Yes, Please and Thank You August 27, 2014September 9, 2015Lloyd Nelson, FAFS Digital Media Manager Comment Do you long for the days of yes ma’am and thank you sir? Simple courtesy isn’t a thing of the past. Sure, we’ve [...]
Baby Safety Month – Tips to Keep Your Foster Child Safe August 20, 2014September 9, 2015Salendria Mabrey, FAFS Communication & Development Associate Comment Did you know that September is National Baby Safety Month? Of course, you should focus on safety all year round, but September is [...]
Foster Care in Movies and Television August 13, 2014September 9, 2015Lloyd Nelson, FAFS Digital Media Manager Comment The spectrum of films and television shows that feature foster care in some shape or form run the gamut from kid friendly tales [...]
The Lucky One: Foster Parents and the Children in Their Care August 6, 2014September 9, 2015Lloyd Nelson, FAFS Digital Media Manager 1 Ashley Chiappano wanted to be a mother. “We tried traditionally and that was not working for us,” Chiappano said. “We looked into foster [...]
Five Benefits of Summer Camp For Foster Children and Their Foster Parents July 30, 2014September 9, 2015Salendria Mabrey, FAFS Communication & Development Associate Comment 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 [...]
Heat Safety: A Foster Parent’s Guide to Celebrating Summer Safely July 14, 2014September 9, 2015Lloyd Nelson, FAFS Digital Media Manager 1 For most children, foster or otherwise, summer is a wonderful, school-less time where days are spent with friends out under the sun, preferably [...]
Foster Parent Story – The Love for the Children July 11, 2014September 9, 2015Salendria Mabrey, FAFS Communication & Development Associate 1 How does one decide to become a foster parent? Maybe you’re inspired from another person’s story. Maybe you see a child on television [...]
Tell The Truth Day – Being honest about being a foster parent July 7, 2014September 9, 2015Lloyd Nelson, FAFS Digital Media Manager Comment Imagine a day when everyone tells the truth, despite obvious fears and consequences. It’s a day when everyone comes together and admits that [...]