November 20, 2020
For many children and teenagers in foster care, November and December can be a difficult time of year. For some, it can be a sad reminder […]
March 19, 2021
Unless you personally know a foster family, or child or teenager taken into foster care, it’s hard to fully understand this vital need. For some, their […]
April 2, 2021
As any parent of a teenager will tell you, things change once children reach the age of thirteen. Gone are the days of holding hands as […]
October 9, 2021
For many children, Halloween is an exciting time of year — a time for fall festivals, dressing up in fun costumes, and trick-or-treating. But sometimes, and […]
December 3, 2021
For most of us, the holiday season is filled with comfort and joy, but for children and teens in foster care, it can be a difficult […]
June 15, 2022
We’ve already discussed the positive impact fostering can have on biological children, including practicing empathy, learning how to share, and experiencing the joys of gaining a […]
February 1, 2023
Foster parents offer children support and stability when they need it most. If you have opened your heart and home to a foster child or teen, […]
April 10, 2023
Little kids can have big emotions. And for children of all ages in foster care, big emotions can be a common occurrence. Emotional regulation, or self-regulation, […]
June 6, 2023
The early weeks of summer break can be a struggle for everyone, including foster kids and teens. The disruption in routine and structure that comes at […]