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Dear Foster Parent in Your First Week
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.
what to ask with a newborn foster placement — Kelley Rose Waller
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.
The Organized Foster Parent - The Glorious Mundane
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
Welcome Kits for Foster Kids
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!
Becoming a More Prepared First Time Foster Parent - Virtually Michelle
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.
Foster Care and biological children
“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
Top 10 items to buy before you get your first foster child placement
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

































