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Adoption Home Study | How to Save $10,000 on Your Home Study for Adoption

Adoption Home Study | If you are just getting started in the adoption process, you may quickly be realizing just how expensive it can be. In addition to many other costs, an adoption home study can set you back somewhere in the neighborhood of $10,000. That’s a lot of money, and it can make adoption an impossible goal for some people. An Alternative Option For those who simply aren’t going to be able to afford or don’t want to shell out $10,000 for an adoption home study, it is possible [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-10-10T18:26:52-04:00October 15th, 2019|foster to adopt|Comments Off

Housing for Former Foster Youth | What Happens After Leaving Foster Care?

Housing for Former Foster Youth | The need for the foster care program is obvious, as it provides an opportunity for children without safe or stable family lives to grow and develop. However, children don’t stay young forever, and those kids will be vulnerable when they turn 18 and exit the foster program. With that said, housing for former foster youth is an important initiative, and it is available through the Transitional Housing Program Plus. A Grim Outlook The statistics paint a clear picture of what happens to foster kids [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-09-08T21:58:33-04:00October 9th, 2019|Transitional Housing Program|Comments Off

Foster Care Requirements in Siskiyou County | How to Help Children in Foster Care Who Have Experienced Abuse and Neglect

Foster Care Requirements in Siskiyou County | In a perfect world, all children would be raised in a comfortable, loving environment. Unfortunately, that’s not real life, and some kids are abused and neglected from a very young age. This is nothing short of a tragedy, and many people desire to step in and offer help. If you’d like to help in a meaningful way, consider the foster care requirements in Siskiyou County. Making a Monumental Difference There aren’t many things you could do in your community that would make a [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-09-08T21:58:55-04:00October 3rd, 2019|Becoming A Foster Parent In CA, Foster Care in CA, Resource Parent Requirements in CA|Comments Off

Foster Care Adoption Shasta County | How Long Does It Take to Adopt a Child from Foster Care?

Foster Care Adoption Shasta County | If you are considering becoming a resource parent, one of the first things you’ll learn about the foster care program is that the primary goal is reunification. The system wants to bring children back together with their biological families, when at all possible. That is not always going to be possible, however, so foster care adoption in Shasta County becomes a secondary goal in many cases. Every Case is Different As far as the timeline for foster care adoption in Shasta County, it’s important [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-09-08T21:59:03-04:00September 27th, 2019|Foster Care in CA, foster to adopt, Resource Parent Requirements in CA|Comments Off

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|2019-09-08T21:59:24-04:00September 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|2020-12-28T17:46:52-05:00September 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|2019-08-19T18:10:53-04:00September 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|2019-08-19T18:15:47-04:00September 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|2019-08-19T18:16:30-04:00August 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|2019-08-19T18:17:23-04:00August 21st, 2019|foster to adopt|Comments Off

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