Foster care can be challenging. You’re responsible for children temporarily placed in your home with a background of trauma. However, it can be one of the most rewarding life experiences. If you are considering fostering, you are ready to make a difference and better the world one child at a time, but that’s easier said … Read more
As a foster parent, you receive funds to help provide for your foster child’s needs. Overspending isn’t necessary and may even distract from other priorities. Plus, you don’t have to be a cynic to notice that advertisers are often targeting kids to get parents to spend more. Here are 5 strategies for keeping your foster … Read more
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 more
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 more
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 more
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 more
Every child deserves a chance at life. Some may take a warm home, caring parents, stability, and food for granted. A child in foster care knows first hand, these things are not always available. On a basic level, there are several key things that help a child in foster care thrive. These are simple keys, that … Read more
There are many children in Texas foster care who need a great foster parent. Here are four ways to be an amazing foster care parent to a child in need. Patience Children coming into foster care may present all kinds of special needs and issues. It is important to be patient with these children and understand that it … Read more
The Status of Foster Care in Texas Like any agency run by the government, the Texas foster care system experiences problems. Sadly, some of these problems affect those least able to protect themselves: the children. There are many events and situations that make foster care necessary. When a child suffers any kind of abuse or neglect … Read more