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Foster Parenting | Nature vs. Nurture in Adoption

Foster Parenting | Nature vs. Nurture in Adoption Foster Parenting | Adoptive parents want to understand nature vs. nurture or genetics vs. environment in the context of adoption. How much can adoptive parents influence how their children turn out? Host Dawn Davenport, Executive Director of Creating a Family, the national infertility & adoption education and support nonprofit, interviews Sally Ann Rhea, the study coordinator for the Colorado Adoption Project, and Dr. Alexandra Burt, Associate Professor of behavioral genetics with affiliation with the Michigan State University Twin Registry. Source: Creating A [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-05-24T14:11:17-04:00March 5th, 2019|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Foster Parents | Are YOU Ready To Be a Foster Parent?

Foster Parents | Are YOU Ready To Be a Foster Parent? The news is full of talk about the “foster care crisis” with more kids coming into foster care and fewer foster parents available to care for them. You may be wondering if you could be part of the solution. Are YOU ready to be a foster parent? For various reasons, mostly increased drug use nationwide (particularly opioid use), the number of kids entering foster care has risen steadily in the last few years. Unfortunately, the numbers of foster families [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-08-06T17:05:02-04:00February 28th, 2019|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Foster Parents | When Is The Perfect Time To Foster?

Foster Parents | When Is The Perfect Time To Foster? Becoming a foster parent is a goal that many people have. This goal may be to help at risk children or possibly because they were unable to have children of their own. Whatever the reason foster parenting can be a very rewarding way to spend your time. Many people ask, “When is the perfect time to become a foster parent?” The perfect time is mostly subjective and depends on your own personal circumstances. Some people prefer to [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-05-24T13:48:28-04:00February 25th, 2019|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Foster Parents | Gift Ideas for Foster/Adoptive Parents

Foster Parents | Gift Ideas for Foster/Adoptive Parents Foster parents | Gift giving is a fun way to show your appreciation for your friends and family. When trying to decide on the type of gift to give it is often a good idea to understand more about the recipient. When giving a gift to a foster/adoptive parent there are many gifts that you can give that can be truly helpful. It is a great idea when you can incorporate a gift that helps bring the foster parent and foster [...]

By Children First FFA|2021-01-25T19:11:26-05:00February 22nd, 2019|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Foster Parenting | Defining Success/Failure As A Foster Parent

Foster Parenting | Defining Success/Failure As A Foster Parent Foster Parenting | Anyone who has ever been involved in a foster care program knows that it can be a very tumultuous process. This is not to say that it is not very rewarding and a great decision. It just means that foster care can be full of ups and downs. This is why it makes it very difficult to determine success as a foster parent. Some may say that not being able to reach a child is a failure. [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-02-19T15:39:37-05:00February 19th, 2019|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

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|2019-05-24T14:05:25-04:00February 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|2019-02-19T15:01:53-05:00February 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|2019-01-30T18:08:01-05:00February 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|2019-08-06T17:43:17-04:00January 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|2019-05-24T14:41:35-04:00January 30th, 2019|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off