Foster Care Blogs

July 10, 2008, 7:37 pm

Do you ever remember a child saying, “Too many people love me?” Have you ever heard an epitaph that read, “Too many people loved me during my life?” Did you ever hear, “I spent too much time with people I loved?” Of course not, what a wonderful thing it is to know there are people who love you and...

June 9, 2008, 4:44 pm

How many times have you heard a foster parent complain about their children’s foster care worker? If your state’s foster care system is anything like ours, then probably too often, unfortunately. It has been our experience during 14 years of foster parenting that foster care workers do not stay at...

July 16, 2008, 7:44 pm

Rules intended to protect children in foster care may drive away foster homes. I understand the logic behind the new rules. Various states have taken a beating for not protecting the children in their care. Children in foster care homes have died or been abused and the public is outraged. The...

June 23, 2008, 8:13 pm

Three weeks ago our five year old foster daughter returned home to her birthmother. We have spent the 16 months of parenting her developing a strong relationship with her birth family. Not just developing a relationship with her parents, buts aunts, uncles, significant others, and grandparents as...

June 1, 2008, 7:45 pm

Whether you have a new placement arriving or sending a foster child home, chances are you will be rearranging bedroom furniture. That is unless you are specifically taking a certain age and gender of children. Over the years of providing foster care, we have accepted boys or girls from newborn...

July 12, 2008, 4:37 pm

When people who do not regularly come over, are coming to your home it can make you feel apprehensive about what they will think. Especially when they show up unannounced and your house looks like a tornado just went through. If you have children, people should expect to see toys on the floor. They...

October 27, 2009, 11:10 am

When meeting your foster child for the first time, it can be nerve-wracking for both of you. But with just a little preparation, you can ease the tension and make him or her feel comfortable in his or her new home.  Here are some helpful tips to make sure you and your home are ready for your new...

December 18, 2009, 11:16 am

The holidays have come and gone. And it is difficult for each member of the family to get back to the daily routine of every-day life. Not only is it hard for you to return to work, but it equally as hard for your children to return to school. It can be tough for them to focus and complete class...

January 26, 2010, 12:19 pm

The foster care system has been around for quite a while. While it didn’t start out as we know it today, it had similar goals and motives. You may be surprised at how United States foster care all began and how it has progressed since its earliest days. English law established in 1562 allowed...

February 19, 2010, 2:56 pm

I've often wondered what makes a great foster parent. Because I generally hear about awful fostering experiences, I thought it was important to compile a list of attributes that I personally think make a fantastic foster parent. While I'm sure the list could go on-and-on, here are the top five...