When you look back to your childhood, you can probably pick out very specific things that scared you, such as clowns or being in a dark room. While those things still scare children today, a new fear is climbing its way to the top – the fear of failure. No one wants to fail at […]
When you first decided to become a foster parent, you might not have considered that the child coming into your home could be switching school districts – which means the child may lose touch with friends, have to adjust to new teachers and faculty or manage a whole host of other complications. For a long […]
As any parent will tell you, keeping your child safe is a full-time job. All it takes is a turned back and a couple seconds for your child to find himself in harm’s way. Accidents can happen anywhere, including in your home. This is why foster parents, who are tasked with the safety of children […]
The spectre of spanking looms over every parent. Traditionally a method of discipline aimed at correcting a child’s behavior, spanking has become a rather controversial topic in parenting. For foster parents, spanking is an even more grave concern; as state-sponsored caregivers, they represent the state and as such are held to much stricter standards than […]
There’s a good chance that reading was a big part of your childhood. Whether it was a bedtime story told by your mother before she tucked you in or a young adult novel you couldn’t put down on the bus ride to school, reading helped shape your life when you were young and impressionable. That’s […]
The Social Media Shift In this Internet era, long-winded phone calls and face-to-face visits have taken a back seat to the new king of human interaction: social media. It’s practically impossible to avoid as roughly 75% of internet users indicate that they use social media. If you’re reading this, there’s a 3 in 4 chance you’re also […]
embrella provides a lot of different services and opportunities, whether it’s the NJFC Scholars Program helping kids get into college or our helpful Information line which can direct you to the right place when you’re feeling lost. However, these services aren’t the only options we offer. We’ve noticed a few programs that haven’t quite received […]
It is highly likely your foster teen has not been introduced to managing money properly. His biological parents, who may have neglected him, probably haven’t taught him this particular life skill. Lack of education in money management can set him up for financial difficulty as an adult. Teaching your foster teen financial responsibility is one […]
“In the hood, being untouchable and feared earned you points and it attracted me. I liked the respect they got from people and how they protected each other. They always seemed to have each other’s back. If one of them needed to go somewhere, even if it was just to the store, they would […]
You’ve done everything they’ve asked – you’re up to speed on all the trainings, you’ve filled out all the forms, making sure to dot every last i and cross every last t. You’re prepared to be a foster parent, but what you weren’t prepared for was the wait. Now you’re wondering, “Will I ever get that call?” Or maybe […]