by NFPATI Admin | Aug 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
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:...
by NFPATI Admin | Aug 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
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....
by NFPATI Admin | Aug 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by NFPATI Admin | Aug 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by NFPATI Admin | Aug 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
No one said fostering would be easy, but we also know that there are days you question your future as a foster parent. Let me help you assess what drew you to fostering and what keeps you fostering. We will also discuss alternatives for staying engaged, if your...