May 15, 2019
National Foster Care Month
In May of 1988, President Ronald Reagan began what has become the recognized celebration of National Foster Care Month in the United States. There are...
May 1, 2019
Foster Caring Stories
Children come into the foster care system at some of the most difficult times in their lives. They are often emotionally traumatized and may have difficulty...
March 15, 2019
Is Being a Foster Parent Rewarding?
Why Being a Foster Parent is Rewarding “Parenting, by its very nature, is future directed,” Emily Rapp says in her book, The Still Point of...
March 1, 2019
How to Support Foster Care Mental Health
Updated April 10, 2026 Blog Highlights The trauma experienced by children in care can increase their risk of mental health consequences. Clearly...
February 8, 2019
Help Build Self-Esteem in Foster Children
Building self-esteem can be a tricky issue. Simply praising a child is not going to be enough, and overpraising can do more harm than good. Children in...
January 31, 2019
Technology in Foster Care
Technology has largely influenced and changed education, how we teach children, and how we initiate funding for children’s activities. Non-profit organizations,...
January 15, 2019
A Parent’s Guide: Helping Your Child Beat the Winter Blues
Winter can be a magical time of the year, but the downtime that comes with the long holiday break can also serve as the perfect recipe for brain drain...
December 3, 2018
Fun Winter Activities for Children
Winter can sometimes be a difficult season for families as parents just aren’t sure what activities they can do with their children. The weather is cold,...
November 1, 2018
Saving for Children and How to Encourage It
Money management is an important skill. People of all ages often find themselves in need of additional training and education in this matter, but the best...