Foster parents are some of the most caring individuals you will meet. Every day, they welcome youth into their homes and provide emotional support and a safe environment. But who supports a foster parent? Foster Parents can find support in many places. First, they can...
March is a great time to inspire your foster child to read March is National Reading Month. Look out for events at your library, school, or bookstores to celebrate this important activity. Reading helps with brain development, reduces stress, and can be a helpful tool...
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are spotlighting 6 women who have made an impact on the foster care system in the United States. Black children and foster care Fredericka Douglass Sprague Perry (August 9, 1872 – October 23, 1943) Granddaughter of...
In the complex landscape of the United States foster care system, patterns of inequity often emerge that are uncomfortable for leaders and communities to acknowledge. One of these patterns that has plagued the foster care system for decades: the stark...
Raising a child who is of a race different than one’s own race or racial identity is often called “transracial fostering.” It has been a controversial and political issue since the early 1950s. Much of the debate surrounds the question, “Can a white person...
Congratulations! You have made the decision to become a foster parent. So…now what? What does the next step look like? What will you need to complete your paperwork? How long will it take? There is no easy answer to these questions. Each state (and even...