May 17, 2019
While foster children need love and positive attention, they also need boundaries and discipline to help guide them to make positive decisions. It is good to […]
June 21, 2019
Camelot Care Centers (also known as “Camelot”) has been serving children and adolescents in foster care since 1972, in hopes of reuniting them with their family […]
July 19, 2019
While it helps to read up on foster parenting beforehand, nothing will prepare you like the actual experience. Inviting a foster child into your home is […]
September 21, 2019
Whether you are already a parent or not, learning how to childproof your home is an important preparation step before your foster child’s arrival. Childproofing looks […]
September 21, 2019
While foster parenting starts off with a compassionate heart and a desire to help children, there are other things to consider before deciding whether it is […]
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 […]
October 11, 2019
Halloween is the perfect bonding time for you and your foster children. You can decorate, dress up and share an enjoyable evening trick-or-treating together. One way […]
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 […]
November 29, 2019
Foster children need one thing above everything else — security. Many foster children come from broken homes where they are moved around regularly. They may be […]
December 20, 2019
So you are considering becoming a foster parent? Congratulations! Fostering is a great opportunity to help a child in need, and you may just find opening […]
January 10, 2020
So, you have decided foster parenting is right for you. Now what? While looking into fostering resources is a good idea, it also helps to have […]
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 […]