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Foster Care Programs | 5 Myths About Foster Children

Foster Care Programs | 5 Myths About Foster Children Foster Care Programs | Many stigmas follow children that are placed in foster care. Many people have preconceived notions that are often untrue. Foster children are often lumped into categories mostly because of stereotypes that they have developed over time. Here are 5 myths that foster children often carry unjustly. All Foster Children Are Troubled While it is true that many foster children have suffered extreme and sometimes bad home lives, not all foster children have been in trouble [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-05-24T14:05:25+00:00February 19th, 2019|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Foster Parenting | Is Foster Parenting Worth The Pain?

Foster Parenting | Is Foster Parenting Worth The Pain? Foster parenting can be one of the most worthwhile choices you can make during your adult life. However, there is a lot of work involved that can be very tedious and challenging. Foster parenting requires you to follow specific regulations to ensure that the foster child is properly cared for and is involved in an environment to promote growth. One of the struggles that you must face when foster parenting is the constant inspections. You always need to be ready to [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-02-19T15:01:53+00:00February 13th, 2019|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Foster Care | What Are the Main Foster Care Qualifications?

Foster Care | What Are the Main Foster Care Qualifications? Foster Parents | Foster parents are very special individuals that play an important role in the lives of many young people. To be a foster parent you need to adhere to a certain set of guidelines to ensure that you are capable of caring for a child in need. Here are some of the main foster care qualifications that are required. A Stable, Loving Home One of the primary characteristics as a foster parent is to have a stable [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-01-30T18:08:01+00:00February 3rd, 2019|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Foster Parents | 3 Resources That Foster Parents Can Use

Foster Parents | 3 Resources That Foster Parents Can Use Foster parents are very selfless people that care deeply for children and want to help them succeed. Even though it can be very rewarding, being a foster parent can be very challenging as well. It is good to know that there are places you can turn for advice or fresh ideas to help your relationship with your foster children. Here are a few resources that foster parents can use to help them in their journey. Counselors Often foster children [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-08-06T17:43:17+00:00January 31st, 2019|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Foster Care Programs | Foster Care Programs in California

3 Foster Care Programs in California Foster Care Programs | The foster care system is very important for many children throughout California and the entire United States. Since foster children can vary in age and needs there are different foster care programs to cater to specific needs. Here are a few of the foster care programs that are available in California. Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) The ISFC serves children and youth who have complex needs. These children require more support than a standard foster care program provides. ISFC [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-05-24T14:41:35+00:00January 30th, 2019|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Adopt A Child | Why Some Wait Until They are Older to Adopt A Child

When Should You Adopt A Child? Adopting a child is a big decision that not only changes your lives but the life of the child you choose to adopt. The potential parents should make sure that this is something they truly want and can handle. If you are a mature adult there is no “wrong” age to adopt a child. However, some people prefer to wait until they are older before deciding to adopt. Here are some reasons that waiting until you are older and potentially more mature is a [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-08-06T17:26:06+00:00January 29th, 2019|foster to adopt|Comments Off

Foster Parenting | 3 Ways to Balance Foster Parenting When Having Children

Foster Parenting | 3 Ways to Balance Foster Parenting When You Have Children of Your Own Foster parenting is a very noble, selfless act that can help children who are in a bad place. Some people decide that foster parenting is something they want to do even after they have already had children of their own. Sometimes this balance can cause a rift between the foster children and biological children that are vying for attention from their parents. Here are a few ways to ease tension and make sure that [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-01-29T17:24:13+00:00January 16th, 2019|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Yearly Archives: 2019

Foster Care Programs | 5 Myths About Foster Children

Foster Parenting | Is Foster Parenting Worth The Pain?

Foster Care | What Are the Main Foster Care Qualifications?

Foster Parents | 3 Resources That Foster Parents Can Use

Foster Care Programs | Foster Care Programs in California

Adopt A Child | Why Some Wait Until They are Older to Adopt A Child

Foster Parenting | 3 Ways to Balance Foster Parenting When Having Children