Why do people become foster parents? There are many foster parenting stories - this is mine. We fostered for 11 years; during that time, we fostered approximately 17 children and adopted 2. We became foster parents to "test the waters" to see if we would make good parents. When we...
Surprising Foster Care Myths Debunked Foster Care Myths[/caption]Foster care organizations like ours have heard it all about foster parents – the good, the bad and the ugly. But even we're surprised at some of what’s being said these days. Have you ever heard these common (and sometimes crazy) foster care...
We recently asked our Facebook Fans who are foster parents to share their Top 3 Tips for caring for foster children and making them happy and comfortable in their new home. Here's what they told us: Give them love, encouragement and time - When caring for foster children, it's important to...
Without foster care organizations, life would be very different for foster children and foster parents. 40 years ago, New Jersey foster parents Hattie Talley and Sue and Bernie Dondiego came together in Hattie’s kitchen with a purpose and a question. “Someone needs to stand up for the foster children. If...