Parenting. Some days you cry, some days you laugh and other days you just want to pull your hair out. The good news is that's normal. All parents have their fair share of ups and downs when it comes to the adventurous world of child rearing. As a foster parent,...
As any foster parent can attest, there’s just not enough time in a day. Mornings go by in a flash. First you have to wake the troops up –which is no easy task—and then you have to get them ready for school and pack their lunches. After school, there’s soccer...
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...
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...
"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...
It’s common knowledge that Hollywood stars Angeline Jolie and Brad Pitt are proud parents of adopted as well as biological children. Just recently in December 2015, Sandra Bullock adopted her foster daughter (Laila) after adopting a son (Louis) in 2010. However, there are many more celebrities who have opened their...
You're a foster parent. You've opened up your home and your heart to a child in need. You've done it because you believe every child deserves a safe and loving home. But, that doesn't make it easy. Nope, not even a little bit. Raising any child is full of ups...
If you're reading this article, it's likely you're serving as a foster parent because you've got love and warmth to spare. You have something to give. It's why you've opened your home and your heart to a child not your own—a child who has suffered rejection, fear, and loss; a...
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...