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...]
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...]
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...]