The Christmas season comes with a lot of fun for most families. It is the season to spread love and tighten family bonds. Foster families are no exception. Foster parents can help create the feeling of family love by making their children collaborate in doing certain fun, Christmas activities. This Christmas is a better day … Read moreChristmas Activities That Can Tighten the Bond Between Foster Children
Being a foster parent can sometimes be such a hard task. Apart from providing the basic needs, you also have to ensure the child is emotionally stable and well motivated to take responsibility for his future. Every foster child needs someone who will fill the shoes of their parents, but also, a hero they can … Read moreWhy Every Child in Foster Care Deserves a Hero
The holiday season is a time of intense emotions. For most of us, it’s a happy time of year as we get to reconnect with loved ones that we only see once in a while. Of course, receiving lots of gifts doesn’t hurt. Plus, for any parent, there’s a certain magic in seeing their eyes … Read morePreparing for Your First Holiday Season as a Foster Family
There are times as a foster parent you have plenty of time to prepare before your foster child comes to live with you. Other times, you may have only a few hours for foster readiness. Here are some things you can do on an ongoing basis that will help make the transitions a little easier … Read moreFoster Readiness – Ongoing Ways to Stay Prepared
In order to provide foster care, the state of Texas requires individuals and couples obtain a foster care license. Below is a list of the licensing requirements for fostering in Texas. It is recommended that you attend a free information meeting in your area. These meetings provide a place for potential foster parents to ask any … Read moreFirst Steps to Fostering in Texas – Know the Requirements
It has been proven that children learn from the adults that are around them. You can see it when you look into the eyes of a child. They are watching your facial expressions, listening to your words, and repeating your actions. Therefore, one of the greatest gifts you can give to a child is to … Read moreEmbrace a New Kind of Family with Foster Children