How To Help Your Foster Child Thrive At School
You have all the traits of a good foster parent. And while there are challenges at times, your foster child is thriving with your support. With that said, school is back in session, and you would love to see him or her thrive in that environment, as well. Here are a few tips to help set […]
How To Make Halloween Less Overwhelming For Foster Kids
For many children, Halloween is an exciting time of year — a time for fall festivals, dressing up in fun costumes, and trick-or-treating. But sometimes, and for some kids, Halloween can be overwhelming (if not downright scary). This is especially true for youth in foster care. According to Child Advocates, “the same chemicals in the body […]
Tricks, Treats, and a Happy Halloween for Foster Kids
Halloween is lurking just around the corner, and Clarvida has some tricks and treats for you! No, we’re not talking about lollipops, taffy, and chocolate bars. You’ll get plenty of that stuff on the 31st. Instead, we’re offering up some helpful tips (treats) and advice (tricks) to make the holiday a little sweeter for the […]
5 Tips for Successfully Fostering Teenagers
Choosing to foster a teenager is a wonderful decision for any family to make. While there are many rewards to fostering a teenager in your home, you may feel nervous about the unique challenges that could arise. Here are a few tips to successfully foster a teenager within your home, and to help your family with the […]
3 Reasons To Fall In Love With Fostering
Many foster parents will tell you how grateful they are to be able to alter the course of a child’s life in such a significant way. Autumn is a season for change, and if you have ever wondered if you should become a foster parent, there is no better time to take that first step. […]
Become a Foster Parent and Help a Child to Start Believing in Life Again
“Family isn’t defined by last names or by blood; it is defined by commitment and by love,” said Dave Willis, the famous American producer, writer, voice actor, and musician. There cannot be a more promising ray of hope than these words for hundreds of thousands of children and teenagers who have either lost their parents […]
What to Expect When You Become a Foster Parent
Becoming a foster parent is probably one of the most challenging and crucial decisions you will ever make. Statistically, about 117,470 children are waiting to get adopted in the United States. What is the best place for these kids to wait until they find their forever homes? A loving foster home. Unfortunately, statistics suggest that the availability […]
Debunking 18 Myths about Foster Care
Foster care is a sensitive topic and is not always understood. There are myths regarding foster care, and as a result, people don’t understand the need for foster care or adopting children from foster care. These misconceptions can cause children to spend their lives without finding the love of a caring family home. Because of […]
5 Tips to Help Children Transition into a New Foster Home
What Is a Foster Home? When a child’s biological parents or guardians are unable to care for them, the foster care system steps in to provide a temporary position in which trained caretakers, including family or relative caregivers, provide for their care. Children will attend school and receive medical and social assistance while living with […]
Getting Foster Children Prepared for the New School Year
To ensure things go smoothly for your foster children during the upcoming academic, it is a good idea to prepare them ahead of reopening day. It will make them comfortable by giving them time to readjust themselves to the school schedule. Preparing foster children for the new school year can be challenging for foster parents. […]
