Really Helpful Information for Foster Parents
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How to Connect With a Teenager in Foster CareIf fostering a teen sounds daunting, don't worry. We're here to help you with great ways to connect with, build trust with, and spend time with foster care teenagers. So, if…
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8 Most Common Fostering ChallengesAlthough fostering is a wonderful way to change a child's life for the better, there are times when it may feel like an uphill battle. Whether you're fostering for the first time…
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Preparing to Blend Biological and Adopted Foster ChildrenIf you're interested in adopting foster children and creating a blended family, you're likely wondering where to start. The prospect of bringing children into your home is…
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What to Expect During a Potential Foster Parent Home StudySo, are you wondering what to expect during a potential foster parent home study? If so, we'll go through the process here. Keep reading to learn what all prospective foster…
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12 Requirements for Housing Foster Care ChildrenIf you're considering housing foster care children, you should know about specific requirements for eligibility. These are in place to ensure every child finds the right home…
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When Your Spouse Wants to FosterIf your spouse has brought up the possibility, you might want to learn about how the process works or find out if it's a good option for the two of you to start a foster care…
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Co-Parenting With Birth Parents in Foster CareCo-parenting is when a foster parent shares the responsibilities of caring for a foster child with the biological parents and the caseworker assigned to the child. There are many…
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How Many Children Are in Foster Care in the US?According to the AFCARS report, there is 407,493 youth in the foster care system as of September 30th of the fiscal year 2020. The report also states that 216,838…
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Five foster care appreciation ideasDo you want to show your support for a social worker or foster parent? If so, these foster care appreciation ideas are an excellent place to start. Here are just five foster…
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What are the Financial Considerations for Foster Parents?When contemplating the possibility of fostering, it is expected and welcomed for prospective foster parents to have many questions and concerns about an advantageous but rewarding…
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Foster Care vs Adoption: Exploring the DifferencesBoth foster care and adoption are excellent ways of helping foster youth in need of a good loving home, but what's the difference? Not everyone may understand the distinction or…
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Foster Care to Success: A Complete GuideThe nonprofit organization, Foster Care to Success (FC2S), strives to help young, college-bound foster care adults. The organization provides information, support, and funding to…