What Are the Signs and Stages of Grief in Foster Children?
Foster children are resilient, but grief can shape how they view themselves, others, and the world. Left unrecognized, unresolved grief may lead to long-term emotional struggles, difficulty forming attachments, or academic challenges. By learning...
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What Does Supervision Need to Look Like for My Foster Child?
Becoming a foster parent is a rewarding, life-changing experience. However, it can also pose some challenges, requiring you to navigate new or unfamiliar territory from time to time. For many parents, one of those challenges is knowing what...
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Can I Get a Baby as a Foster Parent?
Fostering is a life-changing journey, and while many prospective parents in Georgia hope to foster a baby, it’s important to understand the broader needs of the foster care system. Though it’s possible to request to foster an infant, the...
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Becoming a Foster Parent: Process, Requirements, Benefits, and More!
Becoming a foster parent in Georgia is a deeply meaningful but often complex journey. This comprehensive guide walks potential foster parents through each critical step—from attending introductory orientations and completing a home study to...
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What Is Collaborative Problem Solving in Foster Parenting
Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) is a compassionate, research-based approach in foster parenting to addressing behavioral challenges. It requires working with children to identify underlying issues and collaboratively develop solutions rather...
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Tips to Protect Yourself as a Foster Parent
While protecting their assigned foster children, foster parents in Georgia need to protect themselves, too. By maintaining detailed documentation, setting clear household boundaries, communicating regularly with caseworkers, understanding legal...
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