July 9, 2019
So often when we talk about “the system,” we don’t have good things to say. We call it broken and failing and maybe we’ve even called […]
Fostering Blog
July 8, 2019
In the beginning I was scared they would be upset, coming from foster families that had both parents in the home. I felt they would not like coming back to me and having to share my attention. I was wrong...
July 7, 2019
The foster care system can seem like a mystery from the outside. There are a lot of myths about who the children in foster care are […]
July 3, 2019
For as long as I can remember, I dreamed of having a career I was passionate about. I envisioned myself in a sleek pencil skirt in […]
July 1, 2019
When someone you love ❤️ becomes a foster parent, in some ways you’re along for the ride too. As the parent of a foster parent, Diane […]
June 28, 2019
On August 4, 2018, my children were removed from my home and placed into foster care. My children were 5 and 6 years old; they had never been away from home...
June 26, 2019
Author’s note: This article is based upon a speech I gave at Fostering Hope Columbia hosted by Care2Foster. About a month ago, a foster mom friend […]
June 24, 2019
Not everyone can be a foster parent. It’s a huge commitment. So this week we explore simpler ways to get involved with the foster care system. […]
June 19, 2019
*Note: This post was originally written in June 2019. Whitney mentions part of their foster home licensing involved a lead paint inspection. As of July 2019, […]
June 17, 2019
Terri was our guest on Foster Friday Live talking about the reasons she decided to become a foster parent, as a single mom to a teenage […]
June 17, 2019
Meet a Foster Family: Christy and Nigel Get ready to be inspired! This family of eleven (yes, ELEVEN!) has so much wisdom and depth to offer […]
June 11, 2019
Last night I fell asleep to the sound of crying. This morning I woke up to the sound of crying. When I left daycare drop off, […]
