The times of sleeping late on weekdays, summer camp and family trips to amusement and water parks are over for your child in care – at least for now. It’s the season to get him back in the routine of going to bed and rising early to his world of lockers, gym and lunch periods. […]
Do you long for the days of yes ma’am and thank you sir? Simple courtesy isn’t a thing of the past. Sure, we’ve all had days where it feels like it must be something from a bygone era, but that doesn’t prevent most people from being polite and courteous to those around us. We recognize […]
Did you know that September is National Baby Safety Month? Of course, you should focus on safety all year round, but September is set aside to bring awareness to this very important issue. What the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) started as a day in September in 1983 turned into a week in 1986 and […]
The spectrum of films and television shows that feature foster care in some shape or form run the gamut from kid friendly tales of hope and happiness to the depressing realities of difficult situations. However, each representation from film to television has something that calls out to current and former foster parents. […]
Ashley Chiappano wanted to be a mother. “We tried traditionally and that was not working for us,” Chiappano said. “We looked into foster care. The bottom line is – we wanted to be parents.” Enter Lillie. […]
In your mind’s eye, listen to the crackling of the campfire and breathe in the fresh outdoor air. While you’re at it, imagine eating the delicious grilled food, having tons of fun with your peers, and of course, partaking in the delectableness of the infamous s ‘mores! These are the memories that stick with you […]
For most children, foster or otherwise, summer is a wonderful, school-less time where days are spent with friends out under the sun, preferably by a pool. For parents, foster or otherwise, it’s also a time rife with invisible dangers such as heat. According to the National Safe Kids Campaign, one in four kids ages 14 […]
How does one decide to become a foster parent? Maybe you’re inspired from another person’s story. Maybe you see a child on television who immediately grabs your attention. Maybe you were in foster care and want to contribute to society by paying it forward. Everyone has their own unique story as to what inspires them […]
Imagine a day when everyone tells the truth, despite obvious fears and consequences. It’s a day when everyone comes together and admits that they’re not perfect; that sometimes their first thoughts are wrong or unkind and that, every so often, they are scared. It’s a day when veteran foster parents can be open about the […]
You’ve talked it over with your loved ones and you’ve finally decided to do it. You want to become a foster, adoptive or kinship parent! You’re ready to undergo the five month licensing process, but you don’t know what to expect in the foster home inspection. Before an onsite inspector comes to assess the suitability […]