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....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OR9KFf4_mc&feature=youtu.be Passport to Education: Matthew Schwartz I was left in a police station in Cliffside Park at the age of 13, and then put into a shelter where I spent four months of my life in a place called Conklin in Hackensack, a lock down facility for youth that are...
One of the best ways to bond with your foster child is to work with them on a craft that will help boost their sense of creativity and self-esteem. Parents know the joy of seeing their child proudly showing off a macaroni necklace or hanging their latest finger painting on...
Explaining to your family and friends what foster care is and why you want to open your home to a child can be both challenging and intimidating. You’re never sure how open they’ll be to your plan, what kind of support they’ll offer or what “horror story” they’ll tell you...
If anyone knows about the ups and downs of fostering, it’s Brian Blythe and John Kristiansen. Adoptive fathers to four little girls, these men have learned a few lessons on their way to Adoption Day. We recently caught up with them to learn about their transition from ordinary joes to...
It’s no secret the history of African Americans in the U.S. has been rooted in unfair treatment and undeserved pain. In addition to coming from a past where her ancestors have been subjected to inhumane treatment, your African American foster child has unfortunately also experienced abuse or neglect first hand....
Quotes call out to people looking for something that describes their experiences, their hopes, desires and feelings in the perfect way. Foster care quotes do that for those who have devoted their lives to helping abused and neglected children experience a happy and healthy childhood. Below are some of our...
Everyone knows the stress that comes with decorating. There are so many choices to make from picking the perfect shade of paint to choosing where to put that cute accent piece. As a new foster parent, you’re just discovering how intimidating the task of decorating a room that will be...
As an organization, embrella talks a lot about what fostering can be like. But the best source of information on the realities of foster care is real foster parents – so we’ve collected some quotes from foster parents around New Jersey about what fostering has been like for them. See...