Becoming a foster parent

Any path to parenthood is full of unknowns, but three years in we've had a number of foster parenting surprises. A few of the biggest surprises have been...

A guide to becoming a foster parent. Understand fostering vs. adopting, the challenges of the foster care system and your rights as a foster parent. #parentingadvice

Ever wonder what you need to do to make a foster kid feel welcome in your home? Here are 10 tips that will help in their transition!

Are you ready to make an impact in the life of a child or grow your family through foster care? Learn how to become a foster parent here!

Are you looking considering foster care? Find a wealth of Tips for Foster Parents including what to know when preparing your home for foster care here.

A friend got a call today that she’s getting her first placement as a foster parent: a newborn baby boy. Her questions made me want to put together a list of suggestions to ask if you’re picking up a newborn. These are different than the questions you might ask for the placement of an older child.

Children from hard places require a process that leads them toward attachment. Here is a list of 8 attachment-based activities for adoptive parents.

Now that your home study is complete, here are some tips for foster parents on how to prepare for your first foster placement.

If you want to get a realistic picture of what it's like to be a foster parent, the best thing to do is talk with the folks who are living it.

The 10 most commonly used words in American English. Make sure you can spell and use them properly!