Foster parent

As a foster parent, there are a few things I'd like to help you non-foster parents understand. Let's call it "how to not look like a total idiot to a foster parent."

If you want to get a realistic picture of what it's like to be a foster parent, the best thing to do is talk with the folks who are living it.

Being a foster parent is not always easy. Learn to navigate the world of foster care more easily with these tips for foster parents.

One mom shares her story.

Are you looking considering foster care but don't know where to begin? Find a wealth of Tips for Foster Parents including what to know when preparing your home for foster care here.

Laura • Foster Parent Partner on Instagram: "Foster parents have to follow many rules and guidelines and ask permission for a variety of things related to the child. When foster parents don’t follow policies they can be written up, investigated, and in some cases, kids can be removed from the home or foster parents can lose their license depending on how severe of a situation. In this video I show some examples of these situations - but of course everywhere is slightly different. 👉Every…

A friend got a call today that she’s getting her first placement as a foster parent: a newborn baby boy. Her questions made me want to put together a list of suggestions to ask if you’re picking up a newborn. These are different than the questions you might ask for the placement of an older child.

Are you nervous about your home study to become a foster parent? Review this list of Foster Care Home Study Questions to know what to expect and find other Tips for Foster Parents.

Parenting an angry foster child can be frustrating, confusing, and sometimes quite overwhelming. Learn how your words and interactions may be causing anger.