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Category: Parenting & Caregiving

Tips for foster/kinship parents, trauma-informed care, and mental health.

April 9, 2018

Teaching Your Teen to Drive


Learning how to drive is a turning point in almost every person’s life. It’s one of those skills you have… Continue reading Teaching Your Teen to Drive

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Published April 9, 2018
Categorized as AFFCF Blog, Aging Out & Transitioning, Parenting & Caregiving

December 5, 2024

The Holidays and Foster Care


The holidays – often seen as a time of joy, family gatherings, and celebration – can be a challenging period… Continue reading The Holidays and Foster Care

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Published December 5, 2024
Categorized as AFFCF Blog, Family Activities & Holidays, Parenting & Caregiving

December 16, 2024

The Impact of Foster Care and Support from AFFCF


Becoming a foster parent is a significant decision that requires dedication, compassion, and a commitment to providing a safe and… Continue reading The Impact of Foster Care and Support from AFFCF

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Published December 16, 2024
Categorized as Parenting & Caregiving, Their Stories

April 6, 2025

Therapeutic Foster Care Explained: Healing Support for Trauma-Affected Youth


Any type of foster care can provide a child with the warm, supportive environment they need to thrive when they… Continue reading Therapeutic Foster Care Explained: Healing Support for Trauma-Affected Youth

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Published April 6, 2025
Categorized as AFFCF Blog, Foster Care Basics, Parenting & Caregiving

October 17, 2022

Tips for How to Be a Good Foster Parent


Arizona has nearly 12,000 children in foster care. Whether temporal or permanent, these children are in need of safe, supportive,… Continue reading Tips for How to Be a Good Foster Parent

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Published October 17, 2022
Categorized as AFFCF Blog, Foster Care Basics, Parenting & Caregiving

September 24, 2024

What Happens to a Child in Foster Care Over the Summer?


Summer is a time of excitement and fun for many children, but for kids in foster care, it can bring… Continue reading What Happens to a Child in Foster Care Over the Summer?

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Published September 24, 2024
Categorized as AFFCF Blog, Family Activities & Holidays, Parenting & Caregiving

December 13, 2021

Why the Holidays are Difficult for Children in Foster Care


Most of us think of the holidays as a time of joy, a season for making wonderful memories with family,… Continue reading Why the Holidays are Difficult for Children in Foster Care

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Published December 13, 2021
Categorized as AFFCF Blog, Family Activities & Holidays, Parenting & Caregiving
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