Making Time For Your Marriage During Foster Care (15 Minutes)

Making Time For Your Marriage During Foster Care (15 Minutes)

When you are looking after a child from foster care 24 hours a day, every day, every week, every month, it can be a time consumer and leave little time for you, and your spouse or partner. Let’s talk about ways to stay connected. You and I both know this to be true:...
Scared: The Beginning of a New Family Member (12 Minutes)

Scared: The Beginning of a New Family Member (12 Minutes)

Imagine, if you will, being taken away from your mother and your father, without any warning at all. Imagine being taken away from your siblings, your pets, your stuffed animals and toys. Imagine being taken away from your bedroom, house, yard, and neighborhood....
Not Taking It Personally (10 Minutes)

Not Taking It Personally (10 Minutes)

Foster parenting can be difficult. There are those times when the children we care for in our homes and living with our families may say things to hurt us. In addition, there are those moments when birth parents may do the same. As foster parents, it is important to...
Why You Need to Say “No” as a Foster Parent (12 Minutes)

Why You Need to Say “No” as a Foster Parent (12 Minutes)

The life of a foster parent is a difficult one. It is unlike any other life style. The outside world does not see the many challenges and struggles you may face on a daily, and sometimes hourly basis. Your friends and family don’t truly understand or appreciate what...