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Becoming a Resource Parent | The Basics of Being a Resource Parent

If you are considering becoming a resource parent in the state of California, you may have more questions than answers early in the process. And that’s okay! Don’t let a little bit of confusion keep you away from what could be an incredibly rewarding and enjoyable experience. We won’t be able to answer every question you have about becoming a foster parent in this short post, but we can get you started and are available to answer any follow-up questions you may have. What’s the Difference Between a Resource Parent [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-07-17T20:05:20-04:00July 21st, 2019|Becoming A Foster Parent In CA, Foster Care in CA, foster family agency|Comments Off

Resource Parent | Three Surprising Rewards Associated with Foster Parenting

Benefits of Becoming A Resource Parent Resource Parent | When you think about becoming a resource parent, you probably think first about the positive impact it will have on the foster children in need of a place to live and a family to care for them. And that’s great! Being selfless is a highly admirable trait, and the world would be a better place with more people willing to think of others first. With that said, there is plenty for you to gain personally as a resource parent. Let’s look [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-06-24T20:58:25-04:00July 15th, 2019|Foster Care in CA, Resource Parent Requirements in CA|Comments Off

Foster Parent CA | Do You Need To Be Married To Be A Foster Parent?

By Children First FFA|2019-04-27T05:08:30-04:00May 25th, 2019|Becoming A Foster Parent In CA, Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Shasta County Foster Care | Are You Willing To Work With Your Foster Child’s Birth Parents?

By Children First FFA|2019-05-24T14:24:34-04:00May 21st, 2019|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Foster Parent | Things To Consider If You Want To Be A Foster Parent

By Children First FFA|2019-04-26T17:40:39-04:00May 16th, 2019|Becoming A Foster Parent In CA, Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Becoming a Foster Parent | What Types Of People Make Good Foster Parents?

By Children First FFA|2019-05-24T14:29:33-04:00May 4th, 2019|Becoming A Foster Parent In CA, Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Becoming a Foster Parent in California | Why Fostering An Older Child Can Be Rewarding

By Children First FFA|2019-04-26T17:05:37-04:00April 25th, 2019|Becoming A Foster Parent In CA, Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

How To Become A Foster Parent In California | My Personal Experience

How To Become A Foster Parent in California | Foster parenting is what you make of it. Ideally you will use it as a fulfilling way to help children become better versions of themselves. Although everyone’s experience is slightly different there are certain lessons that most foster parents learn to be true. Here are some of the learning experiences that are learned over the time of being a foster parent. Learning patience One experience I learned from foster parenting is that patience is very important. Often children transitioning to [...]

By Children First FFA|2021-01-25T19:11:08-05:00April 10th, 2019|Becoming A Foster Parent In CA, Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Foster Parenting | Ways To Support Children In Need

Foster Parenting | Children are the future of this world and helping them grow into future leaders is our responsibility to the next generation. There are a variety of ways that you can help children in need. Some of these ways require more time and effort than others but regardless they are helping children to become productive citizens. Here are a few ways that you can support children in need. Become a Court Appointed Special Advocate One way to help children in need is to become a Court Appointed [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-08-06T17:05:16-04:00March 31st, 2019|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Becoming A Foster Parent In CA | 5 Steps To Become A Foster Parent

Becoming A Foster Parent In CA | 5 Steps To Become A Foster Parent Becoming a foster parent in CA is a goal shared by many people living around the world. Foster parents come from a variety of different backgrounds but all are working towards the same goal: to improve the lives of their foster children. Becoming a foster parent requires that you show signs of maturity and stability so that you can be trusted to care for another life. Here are 5 steps you need to take before you [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-08-06T17:22:42-04:00March 25th, 2019|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off