Foster parenting

If you want to get a realistic picture of what it's like to be a foster parent, the best thing to do is talk with the folks who are living it.

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...

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A friend got a call today that she’s getting her first placement as a foster parent: a newborn baby boy. Her questions made me want to put together a list of suggestions to ask if you’re picking up a newborn. These are different than the questions you might ask for the placement of an older child.

Laura • Foster Parent Partner on Instagram: "Foster parents have to follow many rules and guidelines and ask permission for a variety of things related to the child. When foster parents don’t follow policies they can be written up, investigated, and in some cases, kids can be removed from the home or foster parents can lose their license depending on how severe of a situation. In this video I show some examples of these situations - but of course everywhere is slightly different. 👉Every…

Here are six common misconceptions surrounding the youngest children in the foster care system and six explanations to set the record straight. #WaitNoMore #FosterCare #Adoption #Infant #Parenting #FosterParents #FosterFamily #Family

The truth about foster parenting and the toll fostering hurt children could have on you and your marriage. #adoption attachment parenting

Looking for ways to save money as a foster parent? Use this list of and discounts for foster families to help supplement your foster care resources.

Parenting an angry foster child can be frustrating, confusing, and sometimes quite overwhelming. Learn how your words and interactions may be causing anger.