For many, becoming foster parents has long been in the back of their minds. It can be daunting to make the jump to opening your home to foster children, but the results are truly rewarding. That’s why we have created this resource to share the real stories of people in the foster care system. It’s a must-read for any person who is considering becoming a foster parent ..read more

Becoming a foster parent isn’t easy, even when you’re in a committed relationship. Without a partner to help them shoulder the workload and stress, single foster parents often face unique difficulties ..read more

Welcoming a teen foster child into one’s home is an experience that comes with unique challenges and joys. The first few weeks are an important period for establishing mutual trust and respect. Because children are still acclimating to their new environment during those weeks, it’s a time that can be especially tough for both parents and children ..read more

There’s a lot of information on our site and elsewhere about how to prepare for your first foster child and, more generally, about being a foster parent. One of our favorites is an article titled "31 Things I’ve Learned About Foster Care ..read more

When you’re thinking about fostering a child or are starting down that path, there are a lot of unknowns. And it’s normal to have many questions, from what the licensing and training process is like to how to navigate some of the inevitable complexities of parenting someone else’s child ..read more

As we emerge from the worst of the COVID-19 crisis, it’s time to raise awareness about some of the less-talked-about consequences of the pandemic. Last month, we explored how and why we need foster care parents now more than ever. But this time, against the backdrop of Pride Month, we thought it fitting to focus on how COVID-19 has affected LGBTQ+ foster youth ..read more

There are around 7,600 kids in Washington State’s foster care system. Yet foster families are in short supply. There are just over 5,000 homes with licensed foster parents in the state ..read more

Routines are vital for alleviating stress and anxiety. It’s a lesson many of us learned this past year, with the pandemic upending long-standing routines and prompting us to create new ones to fit our new reality. So, it should come as no surprise that one of the keys to success when caring for foster children is to establish good routines that bring comfort and stability to their lives ..read more

The decision to foster a child isn't always an easy one to make. Just as parenting your own child is a daunting prospect, so too is parenting someone else’s child. But even though there are unique challenges when fostering a child, and you may feel like you’re not ready because of your financial situation, your family situation, or any number of other valid concerns, it is also an incredibly rewarding and enriching experience for all involved ..read more

Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. TikTok. Snapchat. The list goes on. It seems like there’s a new social networking app available for download every week. Social media use is now a way of life, especially for young children and teens ..read more