Trauma-informed Strategies to Prepare for the New School Year

Trauma-informed Strategies to Prepare for the New School Year

by Tina Bauer
It's no secret that trauma can significantly impact the brain, especially when children experience ongoing traumatic events between ages... read more
The Power Of Community

The Power Of Community

by Holly Burk
Every now and then, projects come along where passion and purpose collide to create something pretty special. Add to that the power of a... read more
Community Beyond the System for All Caregivers (Part 2)

Community Beyond the System for All Caregivers (Part 2)

by Aimee Hill
In the complex world of foster care, stories of partnership and mutual support between birth and foster families really stand out. ... read more
Community Beyond the System for all Caregivers

Community Beyond the System for all Caregivers

by Aimee Hill
Imagine for a moment that you are a parent who has spent the past year navigating your children being removed from your home and placed in... read more
The First 30 Days

The First 30 Days

by Lydia Lindsay
The first 30 days of a foster care placement can feel chaotic and stressful. Even after welcoming nine children in five separate placements... read more
This is Your Sign Not to Foster Impulsively

This is Your Sign Not to Foster Impulsively

by Tina Bauer
You've probably come across those posts urging you to "take this as your sign to foster." However, I'm here with a different message:... read more
Keeping Siblings Together

Keeping Siblings Together

by Tina Bauer
Entering foster care was a life-altering experience for me. I lost everything and everyone I knew, with one exception — my brother. ... read more
Finding Your Village of Support

Finding Your Village of Support

by Jen Reichert
I recently spent a weekend with a college buddy who’s not only one of my favorite people, but also a talented, funny, and cheerful mom of... read more
Ten Things that Drive the Foster Village Mission

Ten Things that Drive the Foster Village Mission

by Chrystal Smith
As this caring community looks for places to invest their time and resources, we know how essential it is to understand the ins and outs of... read more
How to Play the Parenting Long Game

How to Play the Parenting Long Game

by Jen Reichert
Caregiver, raise your hand if you ever feel like you’re ruining your kid. Mmhm, I thought so. ... read more
How to Handle a Fibber: Part 2

How to Handle a Fibber: Part 2

by Taylor Gregg
You’ve tried praising honesty and even rewarded the truth, but most of the time, your child still isn’t honest. ... read more
Our Village of Volunteers: Featuring Sam Burke

Our Village of Volunteers: Featuring Sam Burke

by Caitlynn Lopez
How did you get connected to Foster Village? ... read more
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