Curious what it is like to be a foster parent? Here is one family's story about the highs and lows of foster care and why they stick with it.
Are you nervous about your home study to become a foster parent? Review this list of Foster Care Home Study Questions to know what to expect and find other Tips for Foster Parents.
How to set up a foster care bedroom. Tips and ideas from an experienced foster mom that will save you time and money.
Are you looking considering foster care but don't know where to begin? Find a wealth of Tips for Foster Parents including what to know when preparing your home for foster care here.
In making the life-changing decision to grow our family through adoption, my husband and I were slammed in the gut with an intimidating list of to-dos. We knew that asking the state to give us a child would require us to meet some guidelines. We expected to show that we made a decent living, that […]
Are you a new foster parent? These tips for first time foster parents will help you get a head start with your first placement! Did you know that...
Get prepared with information on a Foster Care bedroom setup for beginners! Do you know the must-have things to buy for your first placement?
Here is what you need to prepare for your foster baby (or foster to adopt) baby's arrival. This is the list I wish I had had to save me time and money!
Accepting a new foster placement is a big decision. This list of key questions to ask the caseworker before welcoming a foster child will guide you as...
If you are considering foster care, you might not know about all of the benefits of being a foster parent. Foster care is life changing for the foster parent as well as the foster child #fostercare
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What do you know about foster care adoption? Why are children removed from their homes, what ages are kids and would foster parents do it again?
Here are 15 things you can do while you wait for your foster child. Being a foster parent will be challenging - get prepared with this list.
Being a foster parent is a hard and difficult task -- but also a rewarding one! Here are 14 WAYS TO BE A GOOD FOSTER PARENT from full-fledged foster parents
Being a foster parent is not always easy. Learn to navigate the world of foster care more easily with these tips for foster parents.
So yes, I’m 21. The minimum legal age you have to be in the state of Kentucky to become a foster parent. You would be surprised the way people look at you if you tell them that you are a fost…
Ever wonder what you need to do to make a foster kid feel welcome in your home? Here are 10 tips that will help in their transition!
We asked a group of children in foster care, what was important to be a good foster carer, and this is what they said... A good foster carer is... Fairly laid back Easily approachable Treats you like their own child Doesn’t leave you out. They include you in family events Someone you can talk to Someone who’s there for you, especially when you need them Shows you they care Pays attention to what you have to say and likes to spend time with you Someone who treats me and my brother the same Someone who is willing to take young people on and isn’t in it for the money Reliable Someone who encourages you to take part in new things, sports and clubs Someone who is there for you to chat to They teach you things you don’t know, like how to cook Someone who doesn’t judge you what makes a good foster carer Click here to find out more about fostering Flintshire Fostering Service [email protected] 01352 701965 Cymraeg
The difference between fostering and fostering to adopt - how to decide when choosing to adopt a child and knowing which path is best for you
Everything you need to know to get through your licensing process and help you prepare for a foster child.
Foster care is, at its core, a bridge. Back to first family or on to forever family. Foster parents must never--not ever--be shamed or condemned or criticized when they do not adopt their foster children. Adoption is not in our job description.