Get to Know Your FFA: Heather Mills
embrella Family Advocates (FFA) are crucial members of the FAFS team. Whether you need guidance during a Family Team Meeting or want to
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Foster Parent Fears
Top 3 Tips for Being a Flexible Foster Parent
If anyone knows about the ups and downs of fostering, it’s Brian Blythe and John Kristiansen. Adoptive fathers to four little girls, these
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Don’t be Scared by Respite Care
Many parents hit a point while raising their children when they need a weekend to themselves to relax and restore their sanity. For
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Disaster Preparedness: 5 Hurricane Prep Tips for Hurricane Irma
5 years ago, Hurricane Sandy made landfall and changed the lives of thousands of New Jersey residents. This year, Hurricane Harvey decimated Houston
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Unlocking Hidden Emotions: Play Therapy for Foster Children
Trying to understand what a child is thinking can be difficult. Without the ability to express themselves, or if past trauma has affected
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Investigation Findings FAQ
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
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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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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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Foster Parent Fears | Facing the What Ifs
Don’t Let Foster Parent Fears Scare You Away! Foster parenting is not for the faint of heart. Dealing with the child welfare system,
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