by scmedia | Nov 25, 2019 | News
As a foster parent, you carry a burden on your heart that wants to help all children who need a family and a place to stay. That’s why you joined the system. However, it’s not realistic, nor smart to say yes to every placement call you receive. Sometimes, saying no is...
by scmedia | Nov 22, 2019 | News
The holiday season is known as the greatest time of the year, but it can also be one of the most stressful- for reasons unique to each individual. For foster children, especially those new to the system or to one particular foster home, they’ll likely find themselves...
by scmedia | Nov 18, 2019 | News
Foster kids have moved around a lot in their lives, from house to house and family to family. Along with each of the new territories comes new rules and territory to adapt to. Because of this, a lot of change or lack of structure can cause foster kids to feel uneasy....
by scmedia | Nov 14, 2019 | News
Building a relationship with your foster child looks different for everyone. Each kid is unique in their own way, and their relationship with you will also be unique. For some, they may be eager for love and connection right away and open up to you immediately....
by scmedia | Nov 11, 2019 | News
As humans, because fear and uncertainty tend to scare us, its only natural that something as life-changing and foreign as adopting a child into our family would concern us in more ways than one. Unfortunately, for some reason, this apprehension seems to double when...
by scmedia | Nov 11, 2019 | News
Strength is a beautiful, important attribute. It allows us to push through on our hard days, overcome obstacles and come out on the other side better than we were. Everyone experiences bouts of strength, but learning how to harness it goes a long way. Just as this is...