Fostering Blog
March 29, 2023
Why Does He Do Things The Hard Way? In the ever elusive search to find a new show for my spouse and I to watch together, […]
March 15, 2023
For those who have spent any amount of time working with teenagers, you know the importance of the cool factor…
December 16, 2022
Being present during this season of busy reminds us that each moment counts. Doug and his mentee Jeff started their mentor relationship like many others – […]
December 12, 2022
Children in foster care long for their family during the holidays. Thanksgiving Grace restores hope to children in foster care and their families. Every year, we […]
December 6, 2022
Two Strangers Learning How To Live Together Meghan had become a licensed foster parent and found herself in a common foster parent situation. As soon as […]
December 5, 2022
Joy, Grief, Loss and “Grinchiness” During the Holidays Oftentimes I have wondered why the Grinch’s heart was two sizes too small. Why does he live alone […]
November 28, 2022
A Mom Wishes All Her Kids Sweet 16 We share a beautiful story of a Mom trying to make things right. “Judy” has faithfully attended every sibling […]
November 21, 2022
“I didn’t know he had dimples!” Do you have a childhood memory of going off with siblings to explore the world? Perhaps you looked forward to […]
November 15, 2022
It’s My Birthday! How do you choose an appropriate activity for three sisters and four brothers celebrating three birthdays? Our Director of Sibling Care, Julie Eaton, […]
April 6, 2022
Stories of Connection: Bringing people together is the joy of our work. “What I love about Fostering Great Ideas is that we focus on relationships.”
December 17, 2021
Meet December Local Foster Care Innovator, Christy! Through the Local Foster Care Innovator Award, Fostering Great Ideas recognizes individuals who are changing foster care in their […]
July 26, 2021
In the first half of 2021, we served 321 children through life-changing, one-to-one relationships. We supported hundreds more children through foster caregiver support, child welfare advocacy, […]