FOSTER CARE REIMBURSEMENT RATES January 2001 State Reimbursement Rate(s) Alabama ... [more]
This kind of fostering is usually for children who have had to be taken from their parents because of neglect or abuse, but it is thought that there is hope that the parents' behavior can ... [more]
Some states require that prospective foster parents show that their current family insurance will cover certain damages caused by or to foster children living in the home, and some states... [more]
Becoming a Foster Parent
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
Preparing for a Child, 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, Difficult Social Worker, 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