When a Placement Falls Through
We’ve had a couple placements fall through recently, and it’s draining. I now try to proceed cautiously, aware that just saying we’ve been selected isn’t…
Still Orphans
Faith and Foster Care
Tag: foster care
Foster Care Announcement Ideas
It takes months to become licensed for foster care, so when you finally receive your license, you want to share the news! Not everyone will…
My Story Monday: A Reluctant Start
I am starting a new weekly series, “My Story Monday,” where I will be anonymously interviewing foster parents to provide insight into what it’s like…
Children’s Clothing: Steals, Deals, and Organization
Pregnant women have it easy. They might not know their child’s gender, but at least they know they’re giving birth to a newborn that will…
Saying No to a Placement
As a teacher at a private, faith-based school, I saw the effects of saying yes to something you’re not equipped to handle. In short, it…
Fostering: State vs Private Agency
You have an interest in foster care and would like to get started. You’ve done a little digging around to find that your city has…
Cloth Diapers Part One: Brands
Diapers are expensive… come to think of it, babies are expensive. And that poses a problem to a cheapskate like myself. The potential savings were…
HONY on Foster Care and Adoption
If you don’t follow Humans of New York on Facebook or their main website, then you’re missing out on a truly inspiring photography project. There are…
16 Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Placement
You’ve just been licensed and you’re waiting for the call. You know where your phone is at all times and have the ringer set on…
Riding the Roller Coaster of Fostering
I saw a t-shirt once that read, “You ride roller coasters. I do foster care.” If you’ve been following along with my journey the past…
