Books about foster care experiences

Foster care TV shows are definitely not the place to find tips for foster parents, or accurate information about the foster care system. In fact, there are many problems with Foster Care TV Shows, that even though they bring awareness and normalize foster care, they may cause some issues.

Creating a Family strengthens foster, adoptive, and kinship families and the professionals who support them by creating expert-based, trauma-informed resources, community support, and training.

During National Foster Care Month, we are bringing you excellent content to educate, support, and strengthen foster/resource families who do the hard work of giving kids a safe place to land. Go to bit.ly/raising-foster-children for podcasts, articles, FREE courses, & more! #NationalFosterCareMonth #fosterparents #fostering #fostercare

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Faith, family, & foster care. Preparing your heart and mind for foster parenting and foster children. Jason Johnson, Karyn Purvis, Sally Clarkson, Shefali Tsabary. Parenting tips and inspiration.

A foster mom gives her honest answer to how foster care has affected her children.

From late night ASPCA commercials to our neighbor’s wrapping paper fundraiser, we’ve all felt that gentle nudge to do something. But why foster care?

Are you adopting from foster care? Do you feel prepared to help your child transition from foster care to adoption? These questions can help you consider the child's needs and how to meet them: https://ow.ly/2fc750Qz82O #adoption #fostercare #kinshipcare #AdoptionOptions

Did you know that May is Foster Care Awareness Month? You may recognize our guest, Nikki, from episode 78 of the podcast. In this episode, we get to catch up with Nikki to see how she is doing. She also educates us on what foster care is, a little bit about the foster care system, and some of her own personal experiences as a foster parent. Also, we are so excited to announce the release of Nikki’s book: Help! I’m a Foster Parent. As Nikki mentions in this episode, there is such a need in ou

How to Deal with the Unknowns of Foster Care | selfcarebestie.com

Looking for free stuff for foster parents? There are a lot of places that offer discounted and even free things to families who foster or to foster kids. In this article, I will share the free and discounted stuff for foster care families across the United States.

Is God prompting you to foster? To adopt? To support foster and adoptive families? Maybe you've prayed about it, but you still feel unequipped and fearful. Well, you're not alone. #WaitNoMore #FosterCare #FosterCareQuotes foster family, parents, supporting foster families, respite care, kinship care, prayer

This year for Giving Tuesday, we are spotlighting MK Hill with Arrowsnest. MK is foster and adoptive Mom of 7 beautiful kiddos. She has not only inspired many in this community by saying “Yes!” to supporting 57 children in foster care, but she helps support the children who returned to birth families after they leave foster care. She is truly an inspiration to all! When money or gifts are given through Arrowsnest, you know it's going directly to a Memphis family in need. Donate through Ve...

My husband and I became licensed foster parents a little over a year ago. Since that time, we have had two placements. I wanted to share a post today about some of the things we have learned about foster care in that time. Top 5 Lessons I’ve Learned from Our First Two Foster Care Placements: […]

Things to know before accepting a new foster child placement! Whether you’re new to foster parenting or thinking about becoming a foster parent, you need to know these key things to be sucessful. #fostercare #fosterchild #adoption #fosterfamily #fostercareadoption #fostermom

We gathered advice from former foster youth who have joined our panel discussions in recent years. They shared tips to help current foster parents and kinship caregivers meet the needs of the kids they are supporting: http://ow.ly/mVmG50KxSAB Foster/kinship alum: what would you add? Share your tips in the comments. #adoption #fostercare #kinshipcare

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. Help us shine a light on the urgent need for foster parents in our communities. At Seven Homes, we're dedicated to improving the quality of life of children in our program, showing them that they are loved and providing foster families with the support they need. Join us in raising awareness and advocating for those involved with the foster care system. #FosterCareAwareness #fosterlove #northcarolina #NCFosterCare

🚨Most children who grow up in the foster care system move more than 15 times. Stability is so important at any stage in life. Felix is dedicated to providing some form of stability— whether it is attending summer camp or otherwise— to the foster youth we support. 💚 * * * #FosterYouth #AgingOut #FosterCareSystem #Community #Support #LifeSkills #NecessarySkills #FelixOrganization #Family #FelixFamily #Fun #DidYouKnow #WednesdayWisdom #FosterFacts

Laura • Foster Parent Partner on Instagram: "There is more to a foster care bedroom than just a bed and closet :) Here are some things to consider including. Of course, every kid is different and not all items are needed, but my hope is this will get you thinking about the care you are providing. In addition to what's listed on the slide, you can also consider: - Calendars or visuals for schedules or routines - TV or audio device for music or sleep stories - Desk or lapboard for homework