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Working Full-Time as a Foster Parent: You Can Do It!

Working Full-Time as a Foster Parent: You Can Do It!

Many people believe that being a foster parent requires you to stay home full-time - but that’s simply not true. Every day, countless foster parents successfully balance their careers, families, and the meaningful responsibility of caring for children in need. If...

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What Happens When Youth Age Out of Foster Care?

What Happens When Youth Age Out of Foster Care?

Every year, thousands of young people across the United States "age out" of foster care. This means they reach adulthood - usually at age 18 or 21, depending on the state - and leave the foster care system without being connected to a permanent family. While many...

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Financial Support Is Available for Foster Parents

Financial Support Is Available for Foster Parents

One of the most common questions we hear is:"Can I afford to be a foster parent?" This is a very real and honest concern - and the good news is: you don’t have to do it alone. When you open your home to a child in foster care, you are not expected to carry the...

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Common Misconceptions About Foster Care

Common Misconceptions About Foster Care

Separating fact from fiction to better support children in need Foster care plays a vital role in helping children and teens who cannot safely live with their families. But there are many misconceptions about what foster care is, who foster parents are, and...

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Foster Care: How to Navigate Becoming “Too Attached”

Foster Care: How to Navigate Becoming “Too Attached”

Foster care is one of the most rewarding - and emotional - experiences a person can have. Many prospective foster parents worry about one thing: What if I become too attached? This fear is not uncommon, and it’s rooted in love. It shows how deeply you care. But...

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