Happier holidays! November 19, 2020 by Jessica Sinarski · Published November 19, 2020 · Last modified November 24, 2020 For children who are in foster care or were adopted, Christmas and other holidays can be a reminder of the family that they’ve lost. Here are some suggestions for navigating the season.
Questions to ask when accepting a foster placement July 16, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published July 16, 2020 · Last modified September 1, 2020 Advice from experienced foster parents and social workers who train and support them.
While you wait: developing characteristics of a successful parent April 7, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published April 7, 2020 Five traits and supports you’ll want as an adoptive parent and tips for acquiring them while you’re waiting for a placement.
7 tips for getting to know a teen you are fostering or adopting March 4, 2020 by Alternative Family Services · Published March 4, 2020 · Last modified March 20, 2020 Getting to know a teenager is a journey. Being thoughtful and considerate of their life experiences and needs when communicating with them is a great first step.
Supporting the children in your home when adopting February 13, 2020 by Kris Kittle, PhD, and Kelly Reed, PhD, LPC-S · Published February 13, 2020 · Last modified March 2, 2020 Expert tips for maintaining stability in the midst of transition and helping all members of your family bond and find a new normal.
6 tips for foster parents preparing for reunification December 11, 2019 by AdoptUSKids · Published December 11, 2019 · Last modified December 18, 2019 The majority of children in foster care are reunified with their birth family, and foster parents must support that outcome. In this post, we offer suggestions for smoothing the transition.
