Foster Care
Foster Parenthood
Foster Parenting is a rewarding and stressful job. As a foster parent myself, I share some of the ups and downs of the experience. Peek inside to see what it’s all about!
Los Angeles Resources for "Aged Out" Foster Youth
This account relates my experiences as an emancipating foster youth in Southern California, and provides tips, resources, etc., for young residents of this location who are struggling with the same situation.
Sponsoring A Child-Why it is A Good Idea
Do you want to help a child in need? Become a child sponsor. Learn why its a great idea to help needy children around the world.
Our Life Journey Part 1
We have all been in that place where we feel like we have done so little. I ran into the same problem recently and reflected on the things that have actually been accomplished.
Negative Effect of Sleep Deprivation on a Child's Performance
Sleep deprivation will cause increases in children’s injury risks, affects school performance, and different circadian rhythms. There is also action overseas about this sleep disorder.
Edith Riley: How the Girl Rescued from a Closet Inspired a Wild Child to Become a Foster Parent
My grandmother was so touched by this little girl's suffering, she became a foster parent.
Christmas for Foster Kids
Charity is great around the holidays & foster kids need you! Help make a child's dreams come true and give them a Christmas they will never forget. Even small donations matter!
Bags for Foster Kids
Did you know most kids in foster care have to use trash bags to move their stuff? Nothing crushes a kids spirit more than everything they own just tossed into a hefty bag.
Foster Care...The First Placement
Fostering kids is not always easy, it can be expensive & sometimes stressful...but it''s always worth it!
Common Myths About Foster Care
Hi, My Name is Sam...& I'm a foster parent. I've been a foster parent for a few years & have 3 adopted kids. I'd like to tell you about a few things that most people don't realize about foster kids, foster care or even foster parents. These myths tend to be everywhere & can be hurtful to the kids in our care. And we're off...
The Effects of Institutionalization on Children
Institutionalization of orphaned and unwanted children has been a long-standing Western tradition, and only in the last century has society begun to realize the damning ramifications of the practice on children. This form of care still remains...
Overmedicating Foster Children
Many foster children are given pharmaceutical drugs because they're in much grief at being separated from their parents, and foster parents get extra payments for kids deemed "special needs."
Encopresis and Enuresis in Stress Disordered Children
Understanding the possible reasons for encopresis and enuresis in stress disordered children, ranging from emotional regression to anger.