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When you are considering jumping into the world of foster care, naturally, you will have some reservations. Doubts and questions about how it’s all going to work, how you will have the time, and maybe even how your existing children will feel about the situation....

It is heartbreaking to see the number of teenagers in the foster care system that age out without ever having a family to call their own. As a teen in the system, you have a much better understanding of your situation and what you were put through than a child. Many...

When faced with a difficult situation, people tend to respond in similar ways. They often prefer to stay in the dark, blissfully ignorant to the world’s problems. They are scared to burden their hearts with the knowledge of what's truly happening- in fear that they...

It is no secret to those in the foster care world; we know that the biological parents of the kids in need are usually in a bad place. They have a past that led them astray and caused them to abandon their children when they needed them the most. As the people saving...

Think back to when you were a child, and try to remember how excited you were about having your own “big kid room,” as you grew older. You loved having a special place to play with all your toys, read your books and likely even had an idea or two about the way you...

“A Place to Stay” provides community-changing involvement opportunities for individuals, corporations, donors & sponsors, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations. Every child in the foster care system deserves a loving family. The primary goal of “A Place to...

In today’s blog, we wanted to highlight the use of essential oils to combat stress and anxiety. Traumatic events (especially in childhood) can create a huge wake of pain in the aftermath. It can cause symptoms of anxiety, social isolation, depression, fear, night...

Our mission here at A Place To Stay is to create more awareness for the children currently in the foster care system. Here are 3 examples of other great resources that have done the same! If you're feeling alone in this fight, rely on those who have gone before you....

"There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land." (Deuteronomy 15:11) The Bible does not just ASK us to open our hands to those who need help, but it COMMANDS us....

Foster Parents Requirments Must be at least 21 years old. Must be in good shape/physical health Must pass an administered criminal background check Must be financially stable as to support a child Becoming a Foster Parent 1. Take the informational orientation 2....