March 22, 2019
Choosing to foster affects the whole family, including your own children. While it may take some time for adjusting, fostering can be a positive and rewarding […]
September 25, 2019
Think about your brothers and sisters. Growing up together, you had time to make the childhood memories you have today. Children in foster care need time […]
November 15, 2019
How many times do you stop and consider how grateful you are? Research shows that people who experience gratitude have more positive emotions and are overall […]
December 6, 2019
The holidays can be difficult for many foster children, but they can also be a great opportunity for foster parents to bond with their foster child […]
January 24, 2020
Foster children transitioning into adulthood need support, guidance and encouraged independence. While younger foster children become used to adults running the show, those entering adulthood need […]
February 28, 2020
While fostering provides a safe and stable environment for foster children, many continue to struggle with a variety of emotional and communication skills. Camelot Care Centers […]
June 12, 2020
Some potential foster parents may be intimidated by the idea of fostering a teenager or may worry they lack experience with this age group. While it […]
September 11, 2020
If you have children or a foster teenager in your home, chances are you are starting the school year virtually (or will be shifting to distance […]
August 20, 2021
As young children and teenagers head back to school, it’s natural for parents to worry about bullying. According to stopbullying.gov, an official website of the US […]
September 17, 2021
All children act out now and then. According to Psychology Today, this behavior is a young person “attempting to survive in this complex world.” But what […]
February 4, 2022
It takes a big heart to become a foster parent. In the US alone, nearly half a million kids are in foster care on any given […]
September 8, 2022
Children in foster care often struggle with confidence and self-esteem for various reasons, including a history of neglect and abuse, abandonment issues, a lack of stability, […]