Foster parenting

If you want to get a realistic picture of what it's like to be a foster parent, the best thing to do is talk with the folks who are living it.

A friend got a call today that she’s getting her first placement as a foster parent: a newborn baby boy. Her questions made me want to put together a list of suggestions to ask if you’re picking up a newborn. These are different than the questions you might ask for the placement of an older child.

Ok so a social worker just dropped off a new placement...now what?! You don't know the kids they don't know you, the whole thing can be ...

Here are six common misconceptions surrounding the youngest children in the foster care system and six explanations to set the record straight. #WaitNoMore #FosterCare #Adoption #Infant #Parenting #FosterParents #FosterFamily #Family

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Parenting an angry foster child can be frustrating, confusing, and sometimes quite overwhelming. Learn how your words and interactions may be causing anger.

Now that your home study is complete, here are some tips for foster parents on how to prepare for your first foster placement.

Dear foster parent in your first week, Exhale. You did it! You probably have very limited time to read this so I will keep it brief. Over the past two years we have welcomed three young children into our home and each child was unique in their response and needs. I want to share some ideas on what to do but first I want to encourage you.

Why the relationship with bio and birth parents really matters in foster and adoption. We need to stop hating on people who lost their kids to CPS!

A guide to becoming a foster parent. Understand fostering vs. adopting, the challenges of the foster care system and your rights as a foster parent. #parentingadvice