Opening your heart and home to a foster child is a remarkable journey filled with love, challenges, and boundless opportunities for growth. As a foster parent you're not just providing a safe haven; you're also guiding children toward brighter futures. One ...
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Opening your heart and home to a child in need is a courageous and life-changing decision. As you embark on this transformative journey, we understand that you may have questions and uncertainties about what lies ahead. Rest assured, our team of experienced ...
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Navigating the complexities of youth behavior and emotions can be a challenging task, but it becomes even more crucial when dealing with a young child like Alex (name changed for privacy), a six-year-old boy who struggled with severe anger control, ...
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Navigating the complexities of emotions can be challenging for individuals of all ages, but it is particularly true for young children who often grapple with strong emotions. Often their expressions of their frustration can manifest in outbursts and ...
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The influence of positive male role models in foster care cannot be overstated. Father figures play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of vulnerable children, providing them with love, guidance, and a sense of stability. To show the power of these ...
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Here’s the current reality - foster children and teens face more challenges than their non-foster counterparts when it comes to their mental health. Furthermore, this stigma can be a point of nervousness for potential foster parents. However, it’s also true ...
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Imagine not having a stable place to call home; no permanent bed to sleep in, no consistent support system to rely on. This life of uncertainty and hardship was Shannon’s reality at 17 years old, until she was placed in foster care in April of 2022. Prior to ...
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It takes a lot of courage to realize that you need help. It takes even more courage to ask for it. Lisa went even beyond that. She stood before the Nevada County Board of Supervisors to tell them her story of going from homeless mother to social worker in ...
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As we observe Child Abuse Prevention Month, it's important to understand that the most common type of child abuse is neglect. Neglect is often not seen as dramatic as physical abuse or sexual abuse, but it can have long-lasting effects on a child's life. When ...
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Being a foster parent is a selfless act that can have a profound impact on the life of a child in need. However, it's important to understand the tax implications of being a foster parent, as it can have an impact on your finances. We’ve created an overview ...
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