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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+00:00February 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+00:00February 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+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

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

Foster Parenting | Tips on How to Become A Foster Parent to An Older Child

Foster Parenting | Tips on How to Become A Foster Parent to An Older Child Foster Parenting | Learning how to become a foster parent to an older child is a challenging experience that requires a lot of discipline and patience. As children get older they develop their own personalities and express a variety of emotions. Even a seemingly well-adjusted child can become moody or develop negative attitudes as they approach their teenage years. Here are some tips on how to be successful when you become a foster parent [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-08-06T17:38:54+00:00December 23rd, 2018|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Foster Parents | 3 Traits to be a Successful Foster Parent

What Defines A Successful Foster Parent? Good foster parents understand that all children have unique personalities and need to be treated as individuals. With that being said, there are certain characteristics that foster parents want to implore to provide the best environment for their foster children. Here are 3 traits that many successful foster parents have in common. Have Good Listening Skills Children that are placed in foster homes have typically endured significant struggles or even traumatic events in their young lives. They often carry a lot of emotional [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-05-24T14:39:02+00:00December 15th, 2018|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off