Celebrating Christmas with your foster child for the first time is a blessing. However, Christmas is different for foster kids than it is for children who live with their biological family or have a consistent home dynamic throughout their lives. As a foster parent, you must be aware of these … [Read more...]
How to Support Foster and Adoptive Children During the Holidays
The holidays are a happy time for many but challenging for some. For foster and adoptive children who have a complex or difficult family life, the holidays can be overwhelming and painful. Foster and adoptive families often find it difficult to navigate these tough situations, especially with the … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Counseling for Foster Children and Families
At the Home, we are passionate believers in Christian counseling for children, families, and individuals. So much so that we have our own on-campus Christian counselor. This article will discuss the benefits of counseling, including for: Foster or adoptive parents considering … [Read more...]
The Effects of Changing Schools Mid-Year for Foster Children
Children need stability in their schooling to encourage academic success and give them opportunities for social development, self-esteem, skills building, creating friendships, and more. However, foster and adoptive children frequently face unique challenges that can disrupt consistency and … [Read more...]
Preparing for Your First Vacation with a Foster Child
Going on vacation with foster or adoptive children can be an enriching bonding experience for the entire family. However, even in these fun-filled moments, expectations for the trip have to be realistic. This allows trust and intimacy to build naturally as the trip unfolds and memories are … [Read more...]
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