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 […]
Many parents hit a point while raising their children when they need a weekend to themselves to relax and restore their sanity. For parents raising their biological children, a weekend alone can be as easy as dropping their son off at the grandparents. For foster parents, extended time away from their foster son requires the […]
Introducing embrella Food – Quick Meals for Foster Parents Parenting is hard – and then you have to cook! Quick meals for foster parents can be really helpful. Enter embrella Food, embrella’s latest video series aimed at providing useful food preparation tips and recipes that a busy foster parent can put together in flash. In […]
School can be stressful for any child between homework, tests and making friends, but for foster children it can be particularly difficult. Along with facing the typical challenges of the school year, your foster daughter must do so while coping with her past and possibly worrying about her future. This additional burden can shift her […]
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 […]
After welcoming your foster son into your home, you noticed he seemed unreceptive to every attempt you made to form a connection with him. At first you probably thought, “Maybe he’s afraid of strangers.” As time goes by and his disposition doesn’t change, concern or even fear may lead to you discovering reactive attachment disorder […]
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 […]
With the hustle and bustle of the school year coming to a close, you’ve probably started wondering what you’ll do now that your foster child’s day isn’t filled with school, practices and homework. The possibilities are endless and vary widely from one child to the next. After seeing all of the possible summer activities for […]
There are many conversations parents never look forward to having with their children, such as answering why the family pet is no longer with them, who you love more and where babies come from. Along with the usual battery of questions, foster parents also face another one that is even more daunting: Why am I […]
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 […]