Foster Parenting Articles
Vacations
Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)
Sample Application
Note: This is offered here as a guideline only. It is not an actual application. The Foster Care Agency is required to assess a potential foster home according to state regulations (370... [more]
Saying Goodbye to a Child
OK. You’ve done all the hard stuff. You’ve hung in with your foster child, you have driven him/her to a bazillion therapy appointments, been yelled at screamed at cussed out, tal... [more]
Identity
There are times in the life of a young adoptee or foster child when questions about identity may trigger unusual behaviors. Parents can help by being aware of these times, and making themse... [more]
Options for Biological Parents
There are three options for the biological parents of children in the foster care system. Family Reunification: In most foster care situations, the child is placed for his or her safe... [more]
Adult Care
Adult Foster Care is a licensed family setting for adults who are unable to live alone due to physical, emotional, or developmental impairments. The home provides 24 hour care for no more t... [more]
Abusive Child
Sometimes, you may find that your children are abusing each other. This can be torturous for you as a parent, and as a foster parent. Some situations can be extreme. One young girl init... [more]
Becoming a Foster Parent
The Benefits of Fostering to Adopt, What is Foster Care, Who Are Foster Parents?, Who Are the Children?, Is Fostering For Me?, Licenses & Categories, Sample Application, Guardian Ad Litem (GAL), Social Worker, Foster Care Glossary
Options
For Relatives, Options for Biological Parents, Options for Children
Types of Foster Care
Adult Care, Emergency Care, Long-Term Care, Pre-Adoption Care, Respite Care, Short-Term Care, Therapeutic Care, Traditional Care, Fost-Adopt
Photolisting
Online Guide to Adopting from Foster Care, Photolisting Instructions, Photolisting Disclaimer
Transitions
Addressing Mixed Emotions in Reunification, Preparing for a Child, Preparing Your Foster Children for Aging Out of the System, Saying Goodbye to a Child, Transition to Independent Living, From Fostering to Adopting
Activities & Fun
Celebrities, For Kids, Games, Holidays & Celebrations, Humor, Interactive Books, Lullabies, Music & DVDs, Scrapbooking, Screensavers, Traditions, Vacations
Foster Parent Concerns
Abusive Child, Behaviors, Health, Culture & Race, Discipline, False Allegations, Family in Crisis, Fostering Teens, Parenting Skills, Runaways, Safety, Stress
Foster Child Concerns
Fears, Grief & Loss, Identity, Multiple Placements, Self-Esteem
Money Considerations
Foster Care Rates, Insurance for Foster Families, Taxes
Support
Chat, Discussion Lists, Forums, Support Groups, Mentors for Kids, Parenting Tips
Tools & Resources
Articles, Foster eBook, Books, Child Welfare System, Forms, Foster Manual, Training & Education, Lifebooks, National Foster Care Month, Newsletter, State Specialists
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