How to Help Your Fellow Foster Parent
Today I had someone connect me with a new foster mom going through the struggle of finding daycare. While I’m not all that knowledgeable on…
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My Story Monday: I Had 4 Year Old Twins Overnight!
Last week was the first of a new series called “My Story Monday” where real foster parents share their stories in exclusive interviews. If you…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Fostering and the Grocery Store: A Lesson in Being a Decent Human
There is something about being at the grocery store that triggers complete strangers to come up and ask awkward questions or make rude comments. If…
What My 3 Year Old Says about Fostering
I had a friend ask me once what my son thought about having a foster brother. We had accepted our first placement of a rambunctious,…
