Life got interesting in our household a few weeks ago. Two little girls, ages 3 & 4, entered our home and hearts. We love them and yet with all the joy, there are challenges.
Holly GnuseJuly 18, 2019
Navigating a relationship with your child's birth parent or helping your children process their feelings about their birth parents is not easy, and we have a FREE resource to help you do exactly that.
Jami KaebJuly 11, 2019
Maybe you're thinking about foster care. You've started to research what you're about to jump into, and you want to be as informed as you can. You've contacted an agency. Maybe you've even started your…
Shannon SpaidJuly 3, 2019
It doesn’t matter what age or stage you’re currently in, having friends to walk beside you is a good thing. A sweet thing. I’m finding that true even, and especially, in this foster care journey.
Holly GnuseJune 13, 2019
Every human craves connection and love, teens are no different (even if sometimes they think otherwise!). Not everyone is able to become a foster parent, but there are many ways to help. Become a mentor…
Josh & Liz ArchambaultJune 10, 2019
There are lots of misconceptions about foster care and teens in particular. This short video from Colorado highlights some great reasons that apply in Massachusetts as well: No diapers! They sleep through the night; and…
Josh & Liz ArchambaultJune 10, 2019
There are many foster care misconceptions, but those about teens may be the strongest. Movies and the news often reinforce misperceptions. Myth 1: Teens are in foster care because of something they have done Reality:…
Josh & Liz ArchambaultJune 10, 2019
Before we ever said “yes” to our first placement, we wanted to make sure we were setting ourselves AND our kids up for success. For us, that meant evaluating our health as a family. How…
Shannon SpaidJune 4, 2019
There are lots of misconceptions about fostering teens. Hear more from teen social workers and parents about what it really looks like. Our panel is for: Those interested in helping teens in foster care Teachers…
Josh & Liz ArchambaultMay 30, 2019
