First, Let’s Start with the Positives If you are called to become a foster parent, the rewards are many. To narrow it down a little, we’ve picked three main reasons […]

They say that every human being has a story. The same could be said for every foster child and foster family. Some children come into foster care after experiencing some […]

People are often hesitant about entering the world of foster care. Even if fostering is something they want to do, there are a variety of reasons they may feel unqualified […]

What is Kinship Foster Care? Kinship foster care is the placement of a foster child into a home where there is an adult relative or person with a significant relationship […]

Nationally, approximately 20,000 youth “age out” of foster care each year, typically when they turn 18. These youth face extraordinary challenges to becoming successful adults, and the transition outcomes for […]

Most birth parents worry about their child when he or she reaches adolescence. Will the child who was once easygoing and helpful become moody and disrespectful? Will the child who […]

Misconceptions about foster parenting abound. If undisputed, these misconceptions could keep those considering the idea of fostering from taking the next step. Fostering is a demanding and rewarding task. When […]