Remember your prom, how perfect you wanted it to be. Finding the perfect dress was best part of the experience. It is that time of the year for prom dress, corsages, dancing and so much more. A mother in Texas had a number of her daughter’s prom dresses hanging in the closet and decided to find someone that could benefit from them.

There are so many teenage foster girls that will be experiencing their prom this year in the next couple of months. Most of us have at least one if not more prom, homecoming or formal dresses sitting in the back of our closet. Consider contacting your local CPS or other foster care agencies to... more

Through this book you will look in the life of a foster child. The insight you gain from looking through the eyes of a foster child. This boy started his life in the foster care system as a baby and he aged out. You will feel the regression that this child endured growing up in the system. How he dealt with the rejection of society, foster parents, birth parents, and siblings. You will start the journey with a young boy that has no idea what a family is, and you will follow the hard road to a life as a husband and a father. You will experience the pain of the death of a foster brother that he grew close to and understand how the system did not prepare him to live as a productive adult.... more

There is a desperate need of foster homes for children already in the foster care system. Most every state is having difficulties providing a foster home to children coming into care or already in care. In the Bay Area of California, they are seeking help from the area religious community.

In San Mateo and Santa Clara counties there are about 500 children needing homes. There are around 1,200 churches in the area. If one family from each church would become foster parents, this would allow every child a home. You may read the entire article from this link. In San Mateo county there are 457 foster children but they only... more

You hear repeatedly what a mess this country is in, how mankind treats their fellow man, and the lack of morals (and on and on and on). What gets me is that things will not change unless we change it. Yes, we all have the responsibility of our daily lives and our family. People do tend to be more giving at Christmas time but you can continue to give through out the year. If we want this to be a better place for our children, then we have to start making a positive change in this world.

Our children are bombarded with violence, sadness, prejudice (from the color of the skin, to being different in school, having special needs, etc.) sex, drugs, and the overall bad of this world on a... more

IF I HAD MY CHILD TO RAISE OVER AGAIN If I had my child to raise all over again, I'd build self-esteem first, and the house later. I'd finger-paint more, and point the finger less. I would do less correcting and more connecting. I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes. I would care to know less and know to care more. I'd take more hikes and fly more kites. I'd stop playing serious, and seriously play. I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars. I'd do more hugging and less tugging. I'd see the oak tree in the acorn more often. I would be firm less often, and affirm much more. I'd... more

It is that time of year again. Yes, training hours for foster care will be due at the end of the month. With our busy and crazy households you sometimes overlook your last few hours needed. Maybe, your just like me and wait until the last minute. I will give you a few ideas and web sites to check out. Please be sure and check with your agency to see if the training will count towards your needed hours. Reading books and doing a report on it is an idea. If your agency allows this they may have a form to fill out, so check with them.

http://www.fosterparentnet.org/

This foster care web page (above) offers a 3 credit... more

As we continue on our journey of foster care by state, we come to Florida. Florida is hot and sunny and humid. Arizona is not humid. But let’s get back to today’s topic, shall we? Florida has about 8,500 children in foster care, and they have the typical information found on most sites having to do with foster care. How do we become foster parents, what is involved, and am I ready?

First of all, you are not ready, ever, and you never will be, but foster homes are needed, so just do it. If you care about kids, and you are breathing, you qualify. Congratulations! If you... more

Okay, where are we with the state by state thing? Oh yeah, Delaware. Small state, but big plans for foster care change. The main page of the Delaware Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) web site has all the important information that you need to know about kids in foster care, how to become a foster parent, and what is required of a foster parent.

There is also a frequently asked questions section, as well as general information, support for foster parents and other information. Under Services,... more