“Home for the holidays” is a phrase that brings up images of nostalgia, warm holiday decorations, and families gathered around a cozy fire. It’s warm and fuzzy, and an experience that all children deserve to have. As we approach the 2021 holiday season, the need for loving foster families to open their homes to youth …
The SAFY Village Is this your year to foster a child? By Caitlin Johnson, Foster Parent and Foster Parent Recruiter It takes a village to raise a child. It’s a phrase we’ve all heard many times, but there’s actually science that supports it. Children with a formal or informal mentor are less likely to …
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 »
A teenager’s first car is a serious consideration. Whether you’re a biological parent, step parent, adoptive parent, foster parent or caring adult, when it comes to young people getting behind the wheel, it’s important to keep safety in mind. Rather than automatically handing off an older-model family car for your child to use, or letting …
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 »
This year marks the 23rd annual observance of November as National Adoption Month, an opportunity to raise awareness and understanding among those who recognize that adoption can be a viable option for an estimated 118,000 children in foster care who are awaiting permanent placement with a forever family. The first statewide initiative along these lines …
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 …
As we prepare for another successful year of preserving families and securing futures, we celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, commemorating Dr. King’s great dream of a vibrant, multiracial nation united in justice, peace and reconciliation. We celebrate the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing for America. Dr. Martin …
Take Time to Give Back and Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read More »
English
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified)
French
Japanese
Somali
Spanish