Vacation Planning Tips for Foster Families
Going on vacation can be an excellent way for foster families to bond and create lasting memories. However, vacation planning can also be stressful, especially when considering the needs and limitations of foster children. Plan Ahead Planning is essential when it...
Tips for First-Year Foster Parents
Becoming a foster parent is simultaneously rewarding and challenging, especially for first-time foster parents. As a new foster parent, you may need clarification on what to expect, how to prepare, and how to provide the best care for your foster child. Get Educated...
Meal Planning Tips for Foster Families
Foster families face unique challenges when it comes to meal planning. With constantly changing schedules and a range of dietary restrictions and preferences, ensuring everyone at the table is satisfied and well-nourished can be challenging. Involve the Children...
What Is Kinship Care?
When a kid's parents temporarily cannot care for them, other people in the child’s life are known to step in. Kinship care refers to the arrangement where a child is placed with a relative or a family friend instead of in the foster care system or a residential...
Nonprofits Supporting Foster Children
Around 117,470 children in the US are waiting to be adopted. Many of them suffer from PTSD and often end up living on their own once they leave the foster care system. Various organizations are working to support these kids. There are many ways you can help...
Tips for Single Foster Parents
The number of children in foster care in America has increased dramatically over the past couple of years, and there are currently over 400,000 children in need of great foster parents. Many single adults are not allowed to become foster parents, but there are still...
Adoption vs. Fostering: Which is Right For My Family?
Foster care and adoption are often considered interchangeable. They are, however, quite distinct from one another. While there are many similarities, such as the common goal of providing children with a home, it's vital to research both options before making a...
Tips for Fostering Children Over the Holidays
The holiday season is almost here, and families are preparing for feasts, travel, entertainment, and gift-giving. However, the Christmas season is also a substantial source of stress for many. There are several schools of thought on why depression rises during the...
Famous People You Might Not Have Known Were Adopted
When a child finds out that they're adopted, it can be a confusing time for them. They may wonder what led to the adoption or have negative feelings that can affect their self-esteem. A great way to help them feel better is by reminding them that they're not alone....
Tips For Talking To Your Child About Their Adoption
Most adoptive parents are well aware of the importance of talking to their children about their adoption story. However, even though they have all the necessary preparation, they still wonder how to properly go about it. It's not an easy conversation, and it never...