Really Helpful Information for Foster Parents

  • Foster parent and toddler writing family on a chalk board Inside Virginia's Foster System: The Structure and Roles of State and Local Agencies
    Overview of Virginia's Foster Care System The Virginia foster care system provides 24/7 care for children and youths displaced from their family homes. Children in these programs…
  • Foster child playing with two dogs Virginia Foster Care: Exploring Faith in Fostering
    Becoming a Virginia foster care parent is incredibly rewarding. But comes with challenges. Opening your home means embracing a new family member, requiring compassion and…
  • Foster family sitting on a couch looking at a computer Balancing Work and Foster Parenting in Virginia: Tips and Strategies
    As a foster parent, you’ve got a lot on your plate. But nothing is more important than taking care of your family, including your foster children. Understandably, it would be best…
  • Foster parents walking in street with a young foster child Foster to Adopt: A Fulfilling Path to Adoption in Virginia
    Thousands of prospective parents are waiting to adopt. If you are one of them, have you considered foster to adopt in Virginia? Fostering before adoption can prepare your family…
  • Couple with a newly adopted child in front room Navigating Adoption in Virginia: Key Steps, Costs, and Resources
    Each year, hundreds of children in Virginia experience the joy of adoption, with 878 finding loving homes in 2021 alone. Opening your heart and home to a child through…
  • Foster father playing with a truck on the floor with a foster child Roles & Responsibilities of a Foster Parent in Virginia: What to Know
    Becoming a foster parent is a journey of profound love and impact on children. A critical part of this journey is understanding the roles of a foster parent and related…
  • Foster mother hugging a foster child by a road Making a Difference: Your Path to Foster Parenting in Virginia
    Are you considering foster parenting in Virginia? With approximately 20,000 children aging out of the foster care system in the US without finding permanent homes, the…
  • FosterUSKids logo Expanding Our Reach: Supporting Foster Kids Across the U.S.
    We help foster children, but how much we can help depends on finding, training, and certifying foster parents. Facing nearly 400,000 children in the United States foster care…
  • American flag with a judges gavel in front of it Guide to Child Protective Services (CPS) in VA: How CPS Supports Families & Children
    In Virginia, the role of Child Protective Services (CPS) goes beyond mere supervision; it's a lifeline for those in need. As of 2023, there were over 5,000 children in foster…
  • foster parents teaching a child to cook in Kitchen Understanding the Emotional Impact of Foster Parenting:
    There are indeed unique challenges that foster families face. Most children in the foster care system have experienced some trauma. As such, the best parenting approach may differ…
  • Foster parent looking a Child holding up a drawing The Role of Education in Foster Care and Adoption
    Children in the foster care system may suffer even more from academic setbacks. Disruptions in their home environment due to new placements and starting over in a different school…
  • Two cocktails on a red table cloth Supporting Foster Youth During the Holidays
    Try to understand that not all foster youth feel comfortable celebrating the holidays. It might bring up traumatic memories for them. Remain empathetic, and never push them to do…
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