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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

{23/31 Days} Organizations Making a Difference: Research & Policy Change

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These organizations have provided invaluable research to offer our nation a true look at the foster care system. The results have helpe...
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Sunday, October 28, 2012

{31 Days} Organizations Making a Difference - Discounts for Families

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There are several different groups that have set out to make a difference in the foster care system through a myriad of ways. Over the n...
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Thursday, October 25, 2012

{31 Days} Even Superman Had Foster Parents!

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So often our society is bombarded with the stories and the grave statistics of a failed system. Those aren't the only stories out ...
Tuesday, October 23, 2012

{31 Days} Steps Towards Adoption

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When I need a feel good laugh, one of my turn to movies has been My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Nia Vardalos is simply hilarious and I'...
Monday, October 22, 2012

{31 Days} Welcoming a foster child

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The first day can be difficult for both child and foster parent. Here are some ideas that can help your new addition feel welcome. ...
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Saturday, October 20, 2012

{31 Days} Raising a Foster Child With Biological/Adopted Chidlren

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When raising foster children with your biological and/or adopted children, there are several tips to take into consideration. Be ...
Friday, October 19, 2012

{31 Days} Choosing to Foster- Preparing Your Children for the Experience

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When a couple finds out that they are pregnant, they spend months preparing the other children in the home for the new sibling's arr...
Wednesday, October 17, 2012

{31 Days} Choosing to Foster - What's Your Line?

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Once you have a foster child, know your boundaries for you and your family.  I struggled with this immensely with my 13 yr old (you can re...

{31 Days} Choosing HOW You Foster

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First, you must decide how long you would like children in your home. There are a few different types of foster homes.  1. Receiv...
Tuesday, October 16, 2012

{31 Days} Choosing a Foster Agency

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Foster care services are financed with state and federal funding but are usually run by the counties. When I first started looking int...
Sunday, October 14, 2012

{31 Days} Choosing to Foster – Dive in Together, or not at all

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One of the most important factors in choosing to foster is to making sure your family is on board.   As a foster family yo...