December 27, 2017
The goals of the foster system prioritize what’s best for the child, yet they are not set by the child.… Continue reading Goal-Setting With Children In Foster Care
Building self-esteem can be a tricky issue. Simply praising a child is not going to be enough, and overpraising can… Continue reading Help Build Self-Esteem in Foster Children
The holiday season is about more than gifts. It creates connection, belonging, and shared traditions. For children in foster care,… Continue reading Holiday Traditions for Foster Families: Building Belonging
Do you remember being forced to play the recorder in fourth grade? There’s a reason for that. Research shows that… Continue reading How Music Impacts Children
Many of us didn’t have to think twice when we received glasses as a child. Our parents took us to… Continue reading How to Help Children in Foster Care with Eye Care
An increasing awareness of the response to trauma has led to more trauma-informed training for foster caregivers, for children in… Continue reading How To Help Kids With Trauma
Updated April 10, 2026 Blog Highlights The trauma experienced by children in care can increase their risk of mental health… Continue reading How to Support Foster Care Mental Health
Why Being a Foster Parent is Rewarding “Parenting, by its very nature, is future directed,” Emily Rapp says in her… Continue reading Is Being a Foster Parent Rewarding?
When a child is removed from their parents’ care, it can feel absolutely devastating. However, kinship care can offer some… Continue reading Kinship Care vs Foster System: Understanding Informal & Formal Kinship Placements