There’s no time of year more valued by children than summer. With school out of session and the weather prime for playtime, kids—foster or otherwise—are constantly searching for something to do. Look no further than a place where foster children can flourish and build self-confidence while having fun: summer camp. Summer camp can be an […]
You’re a new foster parent and, if you’re being honest, it’s scary. Don’t get me wrong, you’ve prepared. You’ve read all the books, you’ve taken a bunch of trainings and you’ve done your online research. But once that little girl walked into your home, backpack slung over her shoulder and eyes to the floor, all […]
Every Wednesday, embrella posts “A Foster Parent Asks,” a feature on Facebook dedicated to asking the questions of prospective, current and former foster, adoptive and kinship parents. A foster parent asks, “We’re thrilled to be adopting our ten-year-old foster daughter next month! When we first told her we were adopting her, she was so happy, […]
In 1963, the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addressed the nation in what is considered a defining moment of the Civil Rights Movement. The yearning for equality prompted many to attend the March on Washington, and at that moment everyone’s passion for change was further ignited as Dr. King addressed the nation with his […]
Here at embrella, we devote ourselves to providing support, training and advocacy to meet the special needs of foster, adoptive and kinship families who provide safe, stable and nurturing homes for children in foster care. That’s why when someone, especially a parent, turns around and donates money, we’re moved. It means so much to us […]
National Make A Difference Day, held on the fourth Saturday in October, is a day where millions of Americans unite to do good for others and better lives by volunteering throughout the community. At embrella, we see people who make a difference every day. We call them foster parents. It’s a day where everyone is […]