Fostering Resilience: How to Support Children Through Transitions
Life is full of transitions, and for children in foster care, navigating these changes can be particularly challenging. As foster parents, caregivers, and support systems, it’s crucial to understand the impact of transitions on children’s well-being and to provide the tools they need to build resilience. In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of […]
WHY I BECAME A LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR MY FOSTER CHILD
Valerie Wilson lives in Fayetteville, NC, and has been a foster parent with Family Services of America for over 3 years. Her legal guardianship for her son Lawrence was finalized December 10th. She feels giddy and excited about having Lawrence in her home for good. He was her first foster child. Wilson says, “I have […]
Foster Care Appreciation Month Kickoff with Black-ish Anthony Anderson!
We applaud Family Services of America and all other foster parents who open their hearts and homes to foster children in need of safe homes! Your efforts may appear to go unnoticed, but the children who matter the most will always remember your sacrifice. As we celebrate you this month, please remember to take care […]
Cutting back on the use of group homes in the U.S.
Written by: Serenity Henderson April 16, 2021 Back in the day, they called orphanages, a place for kids who had nowhere else to go….
Causes of child abuse
Written by: Serenity Henderson April 13, 2021 Child abuse is any type of abuse or neglect that harms a child. It’s often perpetrated by a…
Higher abuse risks with special needs kids
Written by: Serenity Henderson April 12, 2021 According to research, children with special educational needs are more than seven times…
Detecting signs of child abuse
Written by: Serenity Henderson April 8, 2021 If you believe a child you know is being abused, seek immediate help for that child….
Preparing for Home Study
Written by: Serenity Henderson April 7, 2021 Today I want to share with you all some tips for how to successfully prepare for your home…
How Child Abuse Affects School Performance
Witten by: Serenity Henderson April 6, 2021 Not only do children in foster care often have to change homes and families but they may have…
Children are meant to be taught, not fought.
Written by: Serenity Henderson April 5, 2021 Happy Monday everyone I hope you all enjoyed your easter! As you all know it is still Child…
