Really Helpful Information for Foster Parents

  • 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…
  • Two children standing in a park The Importance of Cultural Competence in Foster Care
    There are many definitions of cultural competence. It refers to behaviors and attitudes that let individuals work in cross-cultural situations. It's aware of your values and…
  • Foster mom and child on a dock 10 Common Myths About Foster Care and Adoption: Debunked
    Believing in common misconceptions about foster care has the most significant impact on kids in the system. Many of us believe what we hear rather than spend time looking up the…
  • Foster parents watching a child draw Navigating the Legal System as a Foster or Adoptive Parent
    First, you should understand that the foster care system's primary goal is to reunite foster children with their biological parents or families. When reunification is not possible…
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