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...]
Why the Parental Holidays (Mother’s Day & Father’s Day) Can Present Difficulties for Many
All family holidays can be challenging for children living separately from their parents, and parental holidays (Mother’s Day and Father’s Day) are no exception. Residents at our Home often struggle with parental holiday difficulties, especially in their first year. Let’s delve into the nature … [Read more...]
Building Trust with Foster and Adoptive Children: The Basics
More often than not, children who have been through foster care or adoption struggle to trust others after surviving neglect, abuse, or abandonment. Earning their trust is not an overnight or easy process, so foster or adoptive parents at home need to know this: You won’t make it happen overnight, … [Read more...]
Characteristics Successful Foster and Adoptive Families Have in Common
The Children’s Home has several houses where our house families reside. Each house family consists of one or two house parents and children of the same gender and close in age. This structure gives each resident a sense of family, which some have never had the privilege to experience. We take in … [Read more...]
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