Becoming a foster parent

Are you nervous about your home study to become a foster parent? Review this list of Foster Care Home Study Questions to know what to expect and find other Tips for Foster Parents.

Becoming a foster parent for the first time is full of surprises. These tips were so helpful when I was learning more about what to expect before our first placement! #fostercare #fosterparenting #fosterfamily #fostertoadopt #adoption #stackingcents

Thinking about becoming a foster parent? Read more to find out the first few things you need to do to become a foster parent

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.

If you want to know how to make your foster children feel welcome in your home. Here are a few things that you might want to know.

Foster parenting is one of the most rewarding things a parent can do. However, the foster care home study and appoval process can be lengthy. Follow these seven steps to becoming a licensed foster parent. #blessedsimplicty #fostertoadopt

Dear foster parent in your first week, Exhale. You did it! You probably have very limited time to read this so I will keep it brief. Over the past two years we have welcomed three young children into our home and each child was unique in their response and needs. I want to share some ideas on what to do but first I want to encourage you.

Here are 14 WAYS TO BE A GOOD FOSTER PARENT from full-fledged foster parents!

Speed up the foster care home study process by doing these 10 things. Have your home ready and your paperwork in order faster to become a foster parent.

Providing a foster care comfort kit can be an easy first win when welcoming a foster child into your home. See what to put in a welcome kit and find other tips for foster parents here.

For my final project, I chose a visual campaign to increase foster parenting in the Latino community.

After a year of preparing for foster parenting, we felt as ready as we could feel. We knew our first time placement would be exciting, difficult AND come with surprises. We got tips from our agency and more experienced foster parents, but nothing prepared us for the strange slew of feelings, questions, and problems that would come our way. Based on our first experience, here are some tips to keep in mind if you plan to become involved in foster care.

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Dave and Lori Hernandez are foster parents who have opened their home and hearts to children from all walks of life. With a multicultural family and seven years of experience fostering, they share how faith, love and perseverance have shaped their incredible journey. Interested in becoming a foster parent? Visit abcsfostercare.com to learn more!

Here is a step-by-step guide to becoming a foster parent for anyone looking for how to. #parenting #parentingtips

What if I never adopt from foster care? | Read one family's journey with coming to terms with the reality of fostering to adopt. This story on foster parenting is part of a series of real-life adoption stories from people like you. #fostercare #adoption #fosterparent #parenting

Know the foster care qualifications to be a foster parent before you begin the home study process or foster to adopt. #fostercare #blessedsimplicity #fostertoadopt

The 10 most commonly used words in American English. Make sure you can spell and use them properly!

Preparing for your first (non-infant, adopted/foster) child's arrival ...what to buy before and after match