Becoming a foster parent

If you want to know how to make your foster children feel welcome in your home. Here are a few things that you might want to know.

Becoming a foster parent for the first time is full of surprises. These tips were so helpful when I was learning more about what to expect before our first placement! #fostercare #fosterparenting #fosterfamily #fostertoadopt #adoption #stackingcents

A guide to becoming a foster parent. Understand fostering vs. adopting, the challenges of the foster care system and your rights as a foster parent. #parentingadvice

Don't judge his birth parents. Just don't. You don't know anything, and she's not going to tell you.

You Know You’re a Foster Parent When You’re at the doctor’s office and stare blankly when asked for your child’s birth date. You’re pretty sure your foster kids don…

Are you ready to make an impact in the life of a child or grow your family through foster care? Learn how to become a foster parent here! #fostertoadopt #fostercare #blessedsimplicity

Foster care home study questions for you to prepare before the interview for your foster care approval. | foster to adopt | foster parent | home study approval | #blessedsimplicity #fostercare #fostertoadopt

Foster Care Blog: BECOMING A FOSTER PARENT: WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Are you a new foster parent? These tips for first time foster parents will help you get a head start with your first placement! Did you know that...

A friend got a call today that she’s getting her first placement as a foster parent: a newborn baby boy. Her questions made me want to put together a list of suggestions to ask if you’re picking up a newborn. These are different than the questions you might ask for the placement of an older child.

Know the foster care qualifications to be a foster parent before you begin the home study process or foster to adopt. #fostercare #blessedsimplicity #fostertoadopt

Foster parents share their real experiences about what it's like to be a foster parent. #WaitNoMore #FosterCare #Adoption #FosterParent #Fostering #FocusOnTheFamily foster care, adoption, foster parent, what is the role of a foster parent, focus on the family

Becoming a More Prepared First Time Foster Parent - Virtually Michelle

Children from hard places require a process that leads them toward attachment. Here is a list of 8 attachment-based activities for adoptive parents.

Once you have completed your home study and background checks and have been approved as a foster parent, you will find yourself waiting. Here are some tips for foster parents on how to prepare for your first foster placement.

Parenting an angry foster child can be frustrating, confusing, and sometimes quite overwhelming. Learn how your words and interactions may be causing anger.

Becoming a foster parent can be life-changing for you and the child you foster. But as I learned more about fostering children, I couldn’t help but wonder if I would even be given the opportunity as a single mom. I combed through the various rules and policies to find out, and now I’m sharing what I learned with you.

Laura • Foster Parent Partner on Instagram: "The first month with a new foster child is packed with appointments. I boiled it down to one min. What does your first month look like? Let me know in the comments! #fosterparent #fosterparenting #fostercare #firstmonth"

Are you a foster parent in the trenches of foster care and feeling worn out? Use these self care tips for foster parents to keep yourself going strong and able to care for your foster child. #fostercare #fosterparenting

We can't all foster children, but we can all support foster parents in our community. Take a look at 7 ways to support foster parents.