What is like to be a relative caregiver to a child in a child abuse case?
I am attaching an article written by a relative who never wanted to be a parent but stepped up for her family member needed a home as a result of child abuse/neglect. It was a big shock for this non-parent to learn to parent a child. It is really worth... Read More
What new information will we learn for 2016?
Everyday I learn about new organizations or ways people are helping others. Sometimes it is through facebook posts or news but most recently someone mentioned the organization of Adopt US Kids. I hope that more people in the United States think of adoption of child from their community. There are... Read More
What is a Foster Family Agency?
As I mentioned in my post 11/19/15, there are two ways to be licensed as a foster parent in California, either through the county or through a Foster Family Agency. What is a foster family agency? The Department of Social Services defines a Foster Family Agency as “any organization engaged... Read More
Do you want to become a foster parent?
I have been asked by people interested in adopting a child in the foster system what they need to do get a child. Well the first step is determine if you wish to become a foster parent. A foster parent is a person who opens their home and heart to... Read More