Can You Become a Foster Parent If You Are Single?
Whether single people can be foster parents is a common question. The simple answer is yes: unmarried and single people can be foster parents. Whether you are a married couple or a single individual, all you need is a sincere passion and commitment to love, nurture, and look after children. As far as state and […]
The Importance of Reunification in Foster Care: Creating a Pathway to Healing and Growth
The Importance of Reunification in Foster Care: Creating a Pathway to Healing and Growth A pivotal point of discussion for many foster parents is navigating the reunification process. The idea of creating a space for a child to meet their biological caregivers after a period of estrangement and/or a possible traumatic event can seem daunting […]
Costs Associated with Fostering
Foster care is an integral part of our society. According to reports, there were 9,041 children in foster care in Tennessee and 381,176 nationwide in 2022. Those families or individuals who decide to become foster parents do a great deed by supporting families that may be going through challenging times. Foster care is an endeavor that […]
HOW TO BECOME A FOSTER PARENT IN TENNESSEE
HOW TO BECOME A FOSTER PARENT IN TENNESSEE If you have ever wondered how to become a foster parent in Tennessee, there has never been a better time. Children who are in the custody of the State of Tennessee need a safe, stable, loving environment where they can learn, grow and be successful. You could […]
Tips for Foster Parents Who Work Full-Time
Being a foster parent is a rewarding experience. You get the opportunity to support children in need and provide them with a safe and loving environment. But what if you have a full-time job? Is fostering possible while working 40 hours a week? The answer is yes! There are many ways to manage your work […]
The Truth About Foster Care
When it comes to foster care, there are endless rumors and myths about the youth, foster parents, and the system. None of these rumors or myths seem to paint foster care in a positive light. This is actually causing a big problem for our children in the foster care system. Over the past few years, […]
Working Full Time and Fostering: Is it Possible?
I talk with a lot of people who are interested in fostering and work full time. They feel like working full time disqualifies them as foster parents. Let me say this loud so the people in the back can hear: YOU CAN WORK FULL TIME AND STILL BE A FOSTER PARENT. Many foster parents work […]
Not Everyone Can Foster
How to Support Youth in Foster Care and Their Foster Families Provide Respite: Respite is short term care for youth who are in foster care. Respite can be for a few hours to a few weeks, depending on the needs of the foster family and youth in foster care. Learn more at https://www.maplestaror.org/respite-care-supporting-foster-youth-and-families/ Support a […]
Respite Care: Supporting Foster Youth and Families
I hear often from people in the community that they want to be a foster parent but they are unfortunately unable to do so due to their work schedule, family obligations or a myriad of other life conflicts. They reach out to me to find different ways they can support youth in foster care and […]
Transition Plans and “Aging Out” of the System
While there are many narratives that tell children in foster care how unlikely they are to succeed, we want to begin acting on and telling a different story. A transition from childhood to adulthood is quite a difficult time. A person is beginning to make the decisions for their own life. They are asked to […]
