by csvadmin | Sep 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
The most significant reward of being a foster parent is having an impact on the lives of children and teens in a significant way. It is truly one of the few times in our lives that we can do something heroic. There are many challenges involved in foster parenting,...
by csvadmin | Aug 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
Children in foster care have special health care needs. Before foster care, most of these children lived with families that suffered from: Drug abuse Mental health problems Poor education Unemployment Violence Poor parenting skills Involvement with the criminal...
by csvadmin | Jul 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
Yearly, more than 20,000 foster care youth will “age out” of foster care. Unfortunately, outcomes for youth who have “aged out” of foster care are poor: Between 25% and 45% had not completed high school 20% to 50% are unemployed Approximately 25% had experienced...
by csvadmin | Jun 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
Entry to foster care is an emotionally traumatic time for children and teens as it follows separation from families and all that is familiar. Children and teens will probably need time to adjust to this massive transformation in their lives. Here are some things you...
by csvadmin | May 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
Q: How long does the process of adopting a child typically take? A: Parents hoping to adopt need to be prepared for a long and bumpy ride. Again, the length of time varies based on the type of adoption. Adopting a newborn from the United States can sometimes be...
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