Grounded. That’s a word I became very familiar with in high school. No, I don’t mean grounded as in “realistic” – I mean grounded as in punished, sent to my room, cut off from friends or from my computer. I wasn’t a bad kid, really, but there were certain rules I was bad at following. […]
What is social media? Is your foster child on social media? Social media is defined as a form of electronic communication that allows users to create online communities where information, ideas, personal messages and other forms of content can be shared. Some of the more popular examples of this platform are: Facebook Instagram Snapchat Twitter […]
You’ve finished PRIDE training, you’ve passed your home inspection, you’ve bought all the little extra things to welcome your first foster child into your home and now you’re waiting for the call. Use this time to prepare yourself further for the life changing journey you’re about to start. One of the best things you can […]
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 […]
You’re used to your granddaughter coming to spend a weekend with you every once in a while, but this time it’s entirely different – this time she is going to stay with you until a court decides your daughter’s fit to care for your granddaughter again. Kinship care may seem like it won’t be too […]
5 years ago, Hurricane Sandy made landfall and changed the lives of thousands of New Jersey residents. This year, Hurricane Harvey decimated Houston and now, Hurricane Irma is making its way north. If Irma hits New Jersey, will you be prepared? Disaster Preparedness for Foster Parents In response to Sandy, our Training Department developed the […]
Trying to understand what a child is thinking can be difficult. Without the ability to express themselves, or if past trauma has affected their ability to do so, handling grief and trauma can become a major obstacle for foster parents. Whether it’s attachment issues, stubbornness, or acting out, behaviors you experience with foster children may […]
So you’ve got a letter from The Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) regarding investigation findings and you want to understand what it’s about. If DCP&P has pursued an investigation into possible neglect or abuse, this letter will contain the findings of that investigation. This FAQ will help you to understand exactly what it […]
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 […]