Support & Strategies Blogs for Foster Parents

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  • Foster parent with a teen on a couch The Rewards and Emotional Impact of Foster Parenting
    The United States is facing a significant foster care shortage. The child welfare system has an urgent need for foster families, especially for foster parents who will care for…
  • Foster mother talking to a child sitting down on a table Financial Impacts of Being a Foster Parent
    Good parenting relationships make a lasting impact on your foster child and future generations. Raising, nurturing, and supporting a biological child has financial implications.…
  • Foster family sitting on a couch Top 13 Questions from Aspiring Foster Parents
    Prospective foster parents ask excellent questions as they learn about the United States child welfare system. If you're among adults considering foster care or adoption, this Q…
  • Foster parents sitting with a child How You Can Help Foster Children and Families
    We All Play a Role in Caring for Foster Care Youth You don't need to be a foster parent to build a better future for foster children in the United States. You don't have to be a…
  • Foster kids on a chair The Importance of Cultural Competence in Foster Care
    Children's cultural identities profoundly influence their sense of self and feelings of well-being. A strong, positive cultural identity can boost coping skills, enhance self-…
  • A foster family cooking in a kitchen? How to Support Foster Youth During the Holidays
    Many people feel holiday cheer from Thanksgiving through New Year's. They look forward to Christmas trees, hot chocolate, and leisurely hours playing board games or enjoying…
  • Foster child hiding in the corner. How to Spot Different Types of Child Abuse
    Nearly 400,000 kids are currently in the United States foster care system. Many children in foster care are the victims of some form of child abuse or neglect. Children placed in…
  • Foster children sitting in row outside Questions to Answer Before Becoming Foster Parents
    If you and your spouse or partner are thinking about becoming a first-time foster parent, it's a decision that can transform your lives. You can help children in foster care by…
  • Kids and foster parents sliding a slid into a ball pit How to Build Trust With Foster or Adopted Children
    Parents need to build trust with their children, no matter whether they are biological, adopted, or foster kids. Foster advocates recognize the importance of trust between adults…
  • Foster mother and child whispering PTSD's Impact on Foster Children
    We often hear about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) when soldiers suffer traumatic events in military combat. Trauma from accidents, events, or deliberate actions can cause…
  • Foster family on a hike along a track with a child swinging in the air How Soon Can I Adopt a Foster Child?
    You might want to foster to adopt, or you may only be interested in foster care. You may have considered different possibilities, including the decision you might make if you can…
  • Foster dad and child outside Glossary: Terms and Acronyms for Foster and Adoptive Parents
    For experienced and novice foster and adoptive parents, industry terms are always evolving. Just when we think we've mastered all the latest foster care acronyms, another emerges…