How To Make The Children Placed With You Feel At Home
About 800,000 children come into the foster care system at some point each year. Making sure these kids feel safe, appreciated, and welcome is key to helping them in their journey. If
Five Stress-Relief Tactics for the School Year
This social-distanced summer taught all of us to welcome the unprecedented with open arms. Now, as the 2020-2021 school year begins, it brings with it another layer of COVID-related tension.
How to Be the Best First-Time Foster Parent – Part Two
Although it’s an immensely rewarding experience, fostering doesn’t come without its challenges. The many families and individuals who have walked the path before you won’t say that it’s easy —
How to Be the Best First-Time Foster Parent – Part One
Although it’s an immensely rewarding experience, fostering doesn’t come without its challenges. The many families and individuals who have walked the path before you won’t say that it’s easy —
From “Foster Family” to “Forever Family” – The Behms’ Story
Like many families who choose to foster, Clint and Brittany Behm always had a love for caring for children. The couple has been active in their church’s student ministry for
From Homeless to Hopeful – Maria’s Story
As an 18 year-old living in the metro Atlanta area, Maria was, just like most teenagers, splitting her time attending high school and holding a part-time job. Unlike most teenagers,
6 Important Facts About Foster Care Everyone Should See
Home isn’t just a roof and four walls. It’s more than that—home is a place of love, acceptance, and family. If you grew up in a nurturing environment with caring
The Strength of Siblings – Maintaining Sibling Bonds in Foster Care Placements
The early years of a child’s life create the foundation for the person that he or she will become. Just like physical surroundings, the people who are present during childhood
How to Support a Child with Behavioral Problems
How to Support a Child with Behavioral Problems In this guide, we discuss how to help a child with behavioral problems. Here’s how to support and guide them in the