Depending on the state you live in, you can be a single foster parent, but you have to be over 21 and under 65. Also, you may receive a small stipend for the child which is to pay for their food, clothing, etc. In Illinois, you receive a medical card to pay for their health ca...
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You do not need to be rich. You do not need to be a child expert (though both of those things certainly do not hurt). You just need to show up. You need to be able to give love. You need to TRY. More and more kids enter the foster system every year, and fewer and fewer peo...
Encourage your child to see the situa-tion in its true light. A helpful response might be: "You are a good student. You do well in school. Math is just a subject that you need to spend more time on. We'll work on it togeth-er.”Help your child become involved in constructive ...
How to Become a Foster Family in KY If you live in Kentucky and are interested in learning more about how to become a foster parent, you can do so throughKY FACES- the Kentucky Foster Adoptive Caregiver Exchange System. To see the qualifications, one must meet to be considered,CLICK HERE...
When we decided to become foster parents, I naturally assumed that my entire schedule would change—especially my workouts. I work out twice a day several days of the week, which includes a run of about 5 miles and a personal training session. I do some type of workout six days a week...
When a true perpetrator arises in a family, the mother protects ala Mama Bear. If she doesn’t die trying, she can later become a target. Mom is apparently the one who knew (or should have known) what was happening at every moment of every day to their children – physically, ...
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Some of us moms have a problem with our attachment to our children, to the point where the bond can become unhealthy. Can we love our children but not let their choices or behavior make us crazy? Is some detachment actually a good idea?