Support & Strategies Blogs for Foster Parents

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  • Foster teen being hugged by parents Fostering Teenagers: Trust is Key
    In May, foster care teens get more attention because it's National Foster Care Awareness Month. However, teenagers in foster care have the most urgent need – year-round – of any…
  • Foster toddler looking out of a window 5 Questions to Learn if Foster Parenting is Right for You
    Foster parenting...it is an admirable path of service, but is it right for you? Maybe your partner mentioned the idea of foster parenting, or perhaps you've been considering it…
  • Foster mother and a young child in her arms Foster Care vs. Adoption: Explore the Differences
    The latest information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services AFCARS report states that in 2021, there were nearly 400,000 children in foster care. The case plan…
  • Foster mother kissing a new born child Foster Care 101: Birth Parents and Foster Parents
    While it may appear that the number of children in foster care has decreased, the reality is more complex. Nearly 400,000 youth are in foster care, and there is a critical…
  • Foster family of three standing on white background Financial Literacy: How to Help Youth in Foster Care
    Foster youth must rely on foster parents for financial education and guidance. You may not feel like an expert, but you can help foster kids, especially foster teens, to make…
  • Two foster parents swinging a child in a park National Child Abuse Prevention Month is April
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 1 in every 7 kids were child abuse victims within the last year. Child abuse is a serious public health issue…
  • Foster kids with family 8 Common Foster Parenting Challenges
    Foster parenting is a powerful way to change a child's life for the better, though at times, it may feel like an uphill climb. Whether you're a first-time foster parent or you've…
  • a family of 3 foster parents and two children 12 Requirements to Care for Foster Children in Your Home
    Over 200,000 young people entered the foster care system in the latest AFCARS reporting year. Children and family support services work hard to identify prospective foster parents…
  • Teenager with two foster parents in garden How to Connect with a Teenager in Foster Care
    Close to 400,000 children are in the growing United States foster care system. Among all age groups, teens have a particularly tough time. Nearly 30% of youth in foster care…
  • foster mother and child with pink umbrella Co-Parenting with Birth Parents in Foster Care
    Foster kids come into the child welfare system from across the United States. Ages range from young to young adults, with diverse backgrounds. But all kids in foster care have one…
  • Foster children sitting in row outside 10 Myths About Foster Care and Adoption: Debunked
    Becoming a foster parent is a life-changing decision for you and the children you take in. It also impacts your family dynamic. The question is, will this change be positive or…
  • Foster child looking on a computer for scholarships College Scholarships for Foster Youth
    The cost of college has become even more of a burden due to recent events. For foster kids, the cost of college and the application process can be extremely daunting and presents…