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Homeless Former Foster Youth | How Transitional Housing is Preventing Homelessness

Homeless Former Foster Youth | High rates of homeless former foster youth are often reported in the foster care system – which is unfortunate, but reality. It feels like a failure of the system when former foster youth are not able to transition into successful, secure adult life. Fortunately, steps are being taken to improve the homeless former foster youth crisis, and the Transitional Housing Program Plus is a wonderful resource. A Difficult Time When a child turns 18, he or she is no longer eligible for care under the [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-09-08T21:59:24+00:00September 19th, 2019|Transitional Housing Program|Comments Off

THP Plus Requirements | Understanding the THP Plus Requirements

THP Plus Requirements | About 25,000 older youth “age out” of foster care each year without a permanent family to support them. The THP Plus program is a great option for young adults trying to make a smooth transition into their independent lives. However, only certain individuals are eligible for this program, which is why it’s important to understand the THP Plus requirements before going any further. While you can always contact us for more information, we’ve included the basics in this post. General Transitional Housing Program Qualification Requirements For [...]

By Children First FFA|2020-12-28T17:46:52+00:00September 14th, 2019|Transitional Housing Program|Comments Off

Foster Care for Teens | Being a Resource Parent for Teens is an Exciting Opportunity

Foster Care for Teens | When you imagine your future as a resource parent, you might picture welcoming small kids into your home to help them grow and develop. That’s certainly an important part of the foster system, but foster care for teens is also very important. Whether the teen needs foster care for the first time or has been in the system for years, getting great foster care for teens can set them on a path toward a successful future. Teens in Foster Care: The Guidance They Need If [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-08-19T18:10:53+00:00September 7th, 2019|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Mentor Youth | Your Experiences Could Be Life-Changing for a Child

Mentor Youth | Do you feel that your life experiences could benefit an at-risk child? You are probably right! Most adults have a perspective on life that simply can’t be gained at a younger age, and offering to mentor youth who do not have a strong family life to fall back on is a generous and powerful gift. You Don’t Need to be Famous to Mentor Children Often, we see famous people taking time to visit children and talk with them about the future. While that’s great, and their time [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-08-19T18:15:47+00:00September 1st, 2019|Help homeless kids|Comments Off

Become a Foster Parent in Redding CA | Dream of Being a Foster Parent? You Just Have to Get Started

Become a Foster Parent in Redding CA | Want to know how to become a foster parent in Redding CA? There is plenty to know, but don’t let the need for information stand in your way of simply getting started. Too many people have the idea of being a foster parent in the back of their mind, but they never get around to taking action – maybe because they are too overwhelmed by the process as a whole. Remember, to become a foster parent in Redding CA, you don’t have [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-08-19T18:16:30+00:00August 27th, 2019|Becoming A Foster Parent In CA, Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Adoption from Foster Care | Is It Possible to Adopt from Foster Care?

Adoption from Foster Care | As you start to consider becoming a resource parent, you may wonder about the possibility of adoption from foster care. Is it possible to adopt a child that you have been fostering, or are there rules in place that prevent that from being an option? Let’s take a look at this topic in this quick blog post. Reunification Is the Initial Goal – Adoption is Considered Only When Reunification Is Not Possible The first thing that needs to be said here is that adoption from [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-08-19T18:17:23+00:00August 21st, 2019|foster to adopt|Comments Off

Transitional Housing Programs California | What Happens When They Turn 18?

The foster care system is a great way for kids who do not have a safe or supportive home environment to get the care and attention they need, either on a short- or long-term basis. But have you ever thought about what happens to these children when they turn 18 and are no longer under the foster care program? Unfortunately, only a small percentage of these kids go off to college – many have trouble finding employment to provide for themselves. This is why the transitional housing programs California offers [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-07-17T21:42:46+00:00August 17th, 2019|Transitional Housing Program|Comments Off

Reasons to Adopt a Child | Common Myths Regarding Adoption from the Foster System

3 Common Myths Debunked About Adopting From Foster Care And Reasons To Adopt A Child The reasons to adopt a child are many, and they are all important. Whatever your own reasons may be, they are meaningful to you and provide all the motivation you need to go through the process. Unfortunately, the option of adopting out of foster care is sometimes overlooked, often for reasons that are nothing more than myths. Myth: These Are Problem Children Simply put, this is false. Children wind up in the foster care system [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-07-17T20:25:51+00:00August 9th, 2019|Foster Care in CA, foster to adopt|Comments Off

Becoming a Foster Parent in Shasta County | Two Distinct Foster Parenting Options

When you decide that you are interested in becoming a foster parent in Shasta County, it’s likely that you have one of two types of situations in mind. You may be thinking more about short-term care for foster children, helping them get through a rough patch before they are reunited with their families. That’s a great goal, and it is a different kind of work than providing longer-term care for a child who is unlikely to be reunited with family in the future. Both of these options are extremely important [...]

By Children First FFA|2021-01-25T19:10:12+00:00August 3rd, 2019|Becoming A Foster Parent In CA, Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Foster Care Parent Requirements in Shasta County | Tips for Prospective Foster Parents

As you work on meeting the foster care parent requirements in Shasta County, you may have a few questions – and some nervous feelings about what is to come. It’s an exciting time, for sure, but it can also be a little intimidating. Let’s work through a few tips for prospective foster parents to hopefully help you stay on the right track. Focus on Short-Term Foster Care First For those who are interesting in adding a permanent member to their family, becoming a foster parent may or may not be [...]

By Children First FFA|2021-01-25T19:10:36+00:00July 28th, 2019|Foster Care in CA, foster family agency, Resource Parent Requirements in CA|Comments Off

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