How to Protect my Foster Child on Social Media November 9, 2018November 9, 2018Frank Alvarez, Digital Content Creator 11 What is social media? Is your foster child on social media? Social media is defined as a form of electronic communication that allows [...]
Get to Know Your FFA: Heather Mills July 26, 2018July 26, 2018Frank Alvarez, Digital Content Creator 2 embrella Family Advocates (FFA) are crucial members of the FAFS team. Whether you need guidance during a Family Team Meeting or want to [...]
How to Break Your Foster Child’s Bad Eating Habits June 29, 2018June 29, 2018Craig Dudek, Digital Content Creator Comment It’s all too easy to take your next meal for granted. Many of you may have already planned what you’re going to eat [...]
How to Talk to My Kids About Fostering April 20, 2018April 19, 2018Craig Dudek, Digital Content Creator 1 Explaining to your family and friends what foster care is and why you want to open your home to a child can be [...]
Get to Know Your FFA: Lenore Bonilla March 23, 2018Craig Dudek, Digital Content Creator 1 As a foster parent, you’ve likely faced your share of hardships and moments that left you feeling lost. There may have even been [...]
Kinship Navigator Program: Finding Help January 18, 2018Craig Dudek, Digital Content Creator 1 The day you saw the full extent of your daughter’s addiction was the day you decided your grandson needed to live with you [...]
Challenges of Kinship Care: Talking About Bio Parents October 20, 2017Craig Dudek, Digital Content Creator Comment You’re used to your granddaughter coming to spend a weekend with you every once in a while, but this time it’s entirely different [...]
Summer Activities for Your Foster Child June 16, 2017Craig Dudek, Digital Content Creator Comment With the hustle and bustle of the school year coming to a close, you’ve probably started wondering what you’ll do now that your [...]
Investigation Findings FAQ April 7, 2017April 21, 2017Frank Alvarez, Digital Content Creator Comment So you’ve got a letter from The Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) regarding investigation findings and you want to understand what [...]
Foster Care Placement FAQ March 7, 2016March 14, 2016Frank Alvarez, Digital Content Creator 1 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 [...]