When most people think of foster care, they might imagine a child who has been taken away from their birth parents due to abuse or neglect. While this is one common use for the foster care system, there are many…
Category: Foster Care
What Is The Difference Between Foster Care And Adoption?
Many people mistakenly think that foster care and adoption are the same things. Foster care and adoption are actually two very different services that both help provide stability for endangered young people in the community. Let’s take a look at…
What Is The Importance of Supporting Foster Care?
Foster care is an important part of the social welfare system in America. The foster care program provides children with positive, stable living environments when their own home environments prove unsafe or in need of improvement. Even if you are…
Can You Have A Sister And Brother In A Foster Home?
Did you know that about two-thirds of children in foster care also have a sibling in care? Sadly, most of these children are separated from their siblings during placement in foster care. Some are separated during adoption when a family chooses…
What Are Things No One Tells You About Becoming a Foster Parent?
Becoming a foster parent is a noble and serious commitment. Before you take on this new responsibility, it is important that you are aware of some important considerations. Unfortunately, sometimes foster parents are not given all the information they need…