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 used by children of all […]
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 what happens when foster parents […]
The day you saw the full extent of your daughter’s addiction was the day you decided your grandson needed to live with you so he could have a safe and stable childhood. That moment was likely filled with hardships you never imagined having to face. Since then, the challenges haven’t stopped. You’ve had to dig […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Why become a foster parent?” is a question that is often asked of people who are fostering. It’s also a question that people thinking of becoming foster parents often ask themselves. Foster parents’ stories are very different, yet very much the same, in that we want to make a positive difference in the life of […]