Most youth in the foster care system have experienced difficult home lives and many have been exposed to acts of abuse. This abuse comes in many forms including physical, emotional and sexual abuse. This can leave foster care youth with conditions like posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), behavioral disorders and other mental or physical conditions due …
Fostering Youth Who Have Been Victims or Witnesses of Abuse Read More »
I am more than [fill in the blank]. We can all finish this sentence. We are all more than words on paper, labels or statistics. Foster children are no exception. Our latest campaign, I Am More Than, seeks to dispel the myths and misconceptions about children in foster care. Foster youth are real people, with …
There are some general misconceptions surrounding who can foster parent a child. Almost anyone who has a desire and the capacity to help care for a child can become a foster parent. The requirements are not as strict as you might imagine, but there are rules and policies foster parents must follow in order to …
An interview with foster parent LaVeda Chapell LaVeda Chapell is a foster parent with SAFY of Nevada. One thing that makes her extraordinary is her desire to care for one of our most difficult to place populations — teen girls. She has had tremendous success over her 10 years of parenting in the foster care …
“I’m happy to see them become successful young adults. Whether they return home or become a permanent placement in the home or they become an adoption, to me it’s just not about me. It’s about the work I can instill into these children and to be able to have them maintain a solid foundation for …
Understanding the Different Types of Foster Parenting Read More »
It’s easy to overlook reasons why the holidays might be tough for foster children. When they’ve been placed somewhere—even temporarily—they’re in a safe, supportive place. As many foster children come from backgrounds where holidays weren’t full of gifts and celebration, a welcoming home that celebrates the holidays seems like it would create a positive experience. …
4 Ways to Make the Holidays Better for a Foster Child Read More »
It’s not news that mental health among children in foster care is an area that’s ripe for improvement. The statistics are simply staggering. Of the 400,000-plus children in foster care in America, it’s estimated that nearly 80 percent suffer from a significant mental health issue. That’s nearly four to five times the incidence that’s found …
Are you single and have a desire to become a foster parent, but have a slew of questions and don’t know where to begin? You aren’t alone. There are many questions to ask yourself when considering becoming a single foster parent. One of the most common questions that is asked is “Can I even become …
All families can be susceptible to challenges that result in being unable to care for their children A wide range of factors can cause a parent(s) to no longer be able to care for their child. When this happens and it’s necessary to remove a child for their own safety, child welfare professionals work tirelessly …
The Types of Foster Caregivers and Foster Families Read More »
Be a Difference Maker in 2018 2017 is coming to a close and that means many people will look back on the year and prepare to make lists of promises to themselves about ways they can improve in the New Year. Yes, we’re talking about New Year’s resolutions. We all know the typical go-tos such …
English
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified)
French
Japanese
Somali
Spanish