Discussion of children in the child welfare system, their need for good, loving homes, and reasons for becoming a foster parent.... [more]
Provides information concerning the purpose of foster homes and how to become a foster or adoptive family, along with the responsibilities of each; basic requirements; issues regarding foster family.... [more]
There are some specific requirements you have to meet to become a foster parent.... [more]
The Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) made a number of changes that have increased the popularity of foster adoption; changes include children in foster care being freed for adoption or reunited.... [more]
Provides suggestions for good recruitment strategies for getting foster parents and adoptive parents.... [more]
How to deal with behavior issues.... [more]
Preparing to become a foster parent in West Virginia.... [more]
Knowing first hand that the most important thing a foster parent can do to protect themselves is to keep good records of everything that happens.... [more]
Everyone is happy at the holidays, right? Not true, foster kids often act very unhappy at these joyous times of the year.... [more]
Discussion of foster parenting and adopting.... [more]