The Importance of Self-Care for Foster Parents and Caregivers
“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” Foster parents and caregivers are beacons of selflessness and champions of patience, but the demands of caretaking can wear any person down after a while. When things get rough—and before things get rough—it’s important to safeguard your own health and well-being. With some intentional self-care, you can help […]
Create a Calm Home for Kids
Calm spaces in homes bring immense benefits to children and families everywhere. With daily worries and the well-known negative effects caused by stress, it’s easy to see why most people strive to create a peaceful home environment. Simplicity, comfort, and contentment become wonderful antidotes to the challenges in the world that affect all ages. A […]
Foster Care and Mental Health
Foster Care Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month both occur in May, a profound time to recognize the significantly high rate of mental health struggles that harm children placed in the foster care system. Many children and adolescents experience an array of mental health issues that make their journey through the system even more […]
The Importance of Mentorship
Mentors make an enormous difference in the lives of their mentees. They can help with the development of life and career skills, the creation of social networks and support, and more. However, they also play a crucial role in the well-being of their mentees. These healthy, supportive relationships highlight the importance of mentorship and how […]
The American Foster Care System
What Is Foster Care? Foster care, sometimes referred to as out-of-home care, is “a temporary service provided by States for children who cannot live with their families.” As a temporary arrangement, the ultimate goal of the American foster care system is reunification with family. In cases where that is not possible, the next best option […]
What Is Foster Parenting?
What Is Foster Parenting? Foster parenting occurs when a person or couple decides to open their home to children in foster care. Because foster care is ideally a temporary arrangement, foster parents are not permanent guardians of the children in their care. Rather, they provide support as children transition through difficult and often traumatic circumstances. […]
