5 years ago, Hurricane Sandy made landfall and changed the lives of thousands of New Jersey residents. This year, Hurricane Harvey decimated Houston and now, Hurricane Irma is making its way north. If Irma hits New Jersey, will you be prepared? Disaster Preparedness for Foster Parents In response to Sandy, our Training Department developed the […]
After welcoming your foster son into your home, you noticed he seemed unreceptive to every attempt you made to form a connection with him. At first you probably thought, “Maybe he’s afraid of strangers.” As time goes by and his disposition doesn’t change, concern or even fear may lead to you discovering reactive attachment disorder […]
With the hustle and bustle of the school year coming to a close, you’ve probably started wondering what you’ll do now that your foster child’s day isn’t filled with school, practices and homework. The possibilities are endless and vary widely from one child to the next. After seeing all of the possible summer activities for […]
There are many conversations parents never look forward to having with their children, such as answering why the family pet is no longer with them, who you love more and where babies come from. Along with the usual battery of questions, foster parents also face another one that is even more daunting: Why am I […]
So you’ve got a letter from The Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) regarding investigation findings and you want to understand what it’s about. If DCP&P has pursued an investigation into possible neglect or abuse, this letter will contain the findings of that investigation. This FAQ will help you to understand exactly what it […]
In the Anxiety and Depression Association of America’s (ADAA) most recent study, they found that 70% of adults in America deal with stress or anxiety every day. If you have a child in your home, to some degree, you likely fall into this statistic. Foster parents experience every level of stress, from the small things […]
Although we’ve discussed it briefly in our blog “Top 5 embrella Services You Aren’t Taking Advantage Of (But Totally Should!)”, the Heart to Heart Mentoring Program from embrella is so valuable that we decided you should take a closer look. At first, it might seem intimidating to be matched up with another foster parent but […]
Welcoming your foster child into your home isn’t going to be as easy as simply opening your door. You need to treat him like any other child but also consider the trauma he’s experienced. Your foster child may immediately embrace you, it may take time for him to warm up or he may never show […]
Foster parents have to cope with a lot of unique situations, whether they’re dealing with medically fragile children or navigating the complexities of finding a state-approved babysitter. Sometimes, we all need the experience and wisdom of someone who’s been there before – that’s why it’s important to network with as many foster care organizations and […]
“Why bother? Nothing will work out anyway. No one cares and it doesn’t make a difference.” These are sentiments shared by those plagued by the feeling of hopelessness. It’s not an uncommon emotion, and for many, it can be fleeting. However, for some foster children who have experienced unimaginable trauma and pain, hopelessness can linger. […]