10 Reasons Why I am Thankful to be a Foster Parent“My home is one that has been filled with more love than I could ever have imagined.”Nov 19Nov 19
What I Wish You Knew About How Foster Parents GrieveThe removal of a foster child from a foster home is akin to a loss, and any loss can cause grieving.Nov 111Nov 111
Suicide Crisis: Ten Ways Parents can Help Prevent SuicideShockingly, suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds in the United States. At least 90% of teens who kill…Sep 9Sep 9
The Rise of Teen Suicide: What you Need to Know about Youth in Foster Care and SuicideJacob Doriety celebrating his 16th birthday with a cake from one of his caseworkers.Aug 11Aug 11
10 Ways to Strengthen Foster Parent/Child RelationshipsFor a child placed into foster care, it is often a very difficult time. It is highly likely that the child placed in your home will be…Jun 112Jun 112
Social Media, Supervision, and Children in Foster CareLet us be clear. Social media is one of the most relevant issues facing foster care, and all children, today. While you as a parent might…Mar 18Mar 18
10 Ways to Improve Foster Care in 2024The foster care system continues to struggle. Children are being placed into a foster care system where there are not enough homes. Mental…Jan 282Jan 282
10 Top Tips when Welcoming a Foster Child into your HomeThe first impression you create with your child from foster care is often vitally important to how the next few days and weeks will…Jan 51Jan 51
7 Ways to Stop BullyingThere is a good chance that the child in your life is being bullied in some way.Oct 17, 2023Oct 17, 2023
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and how it Impacts ChildrenAs a foster parent to over 60 children, I have had so many babies, infants, and children come join my family who have suffered from Fetal…Sep 19, 2023Sep 19, 2023
