Foster parenting

There are some things you can't learn from books. Click to read the things I wish someone had told me about foster parenting.

Dear foster parent in your first week, Exhale. You did it! You probably have very limited time to read this so I will keep it brief. Over the past two years we have welcomed three young children into our home and each child was unique in their response and needs. I want to share some ideas on what to do but first I want to encourage you.

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.

Make sure you meet the requirements for foster care bedrooms before your homestudy and foster parents placement.

Not everyone is called to foster, but most everyone wants to help out in some way. Creating a foster registry or even having a foster parent shower is a lovely way to include your friends and family in your journey!

Foster parenting is just that: parenting a foster child. A lot of the ins and outs of being a foster parent is pretty much the same as being a parent. Feed them. Change them. Clothe them. Provide basic shelter and warmth. Attend to them when they cry. Drive them to appointments. It's all the same

If you're looking for different ways to welcome new foster children into your home, here's a list of good items that you can provide to a new child entering your home! New homes can be overwhelming and they may only show up with a garbage bag full of their personal belongings, so these are some creative ways you can make them feel comfortable and at home!

Once you have completed your home study and background checks and have been approved as a foster parent, you will find yourself waiting. Here are some tips for foster parents on how to prepare for your first foster placement.

After a year of preparing for foster parenting, we felt as ready as we could feel. We knew our first time placement would be exciting, difficult AND come with surprises. We got tips from our agency and more experienced foster parents, but nothing prepared us for the strange slew of feelings, questions, and problems that would come our way. Based on our first experience, here are some tips to keep in mind if you plan to become involved in foster care.

The 10 most commonly used words in American English. Make sure you can spell and use them properly!

“Are you thinking about becoming a foster parent and concerned about the effect being a foster family will have on your biological children?” We had the same questions when we became a foster family with biological children. READ This before starting your foster care journey #fostercare #fosterparent #fosterfamily #adoption #fostercareadoption

If you want to know how to make your foster children feel welcome in your home. Here are a few things that you might want to know.

You decided to foster! Maybe you are now taking the training classes or waiting on your first placement? Or perhaps you are still thinking about it, in that case, don’t buy anything yet because you will have plenty of time during your training to shop. I have included a free shopping list download in this post: “Top 10 items to buy before you get your first foster child placement.” #hopetohome #fostercare #fosterplacement

For my final project, I chose a visual campaign to increase foster parenting in the Latino community.

Looking for ways to save money as a foster parent? Use this list of and discounts for foster families to help supplement your foster care resources.

Know the foster care qualifications to be a foster parent before you begin the home study process or foster to adopt. #fostercare #blessedsimplicity #fostertoadopt

Choosing Foster Care Over Comfort | The Archibald Project @thearchibaldproject, www.thearchibaldproject.com

Before you bristle too hard at the title, stick with me. Back when Milkman and I started our journey to welcome non-biological children into our home, it was with one goal in mind: adoption. We kne…