Foster care needs list

General Lice Kits: GET A COUPLE OF THESE, do not skip this!! Extra Suitcases (ask friends for old ones or check out thrift stores): When a child leaves you want to be able to send them on with suitcases rather than "trash bags" so keeping some extras are handy. Lock Box for medications Rubbermaid with Lid: Keep one available to put any items the child comes with in until you have a chance to go through them together. You will want to wash any clothing, bedding, stuffed animals in very hot…

When you become a foster parent, you support children while their family works toward reunification. Learn the steps and requirements for foster care.

I don't know where the line to qualify as a "veteran foster parent" is, but I'm sure I'm not there. Still, I've read a bunch of these kinds of lists written by foster parent bloggers, so I'm adding my thought-socks to the laundry pile. Here's what foster momma would like from yo

Get prepared with information on a Foster Care bedroom setup for beginners! Do you know the must-have things to buy for your first placement?

Your home study is done! Shew! Take some time to shake out that hand that has been signing an endless stream of paperwork! This was the point where I got shopping happy. Like literally. Buy all the…

Do you want to start fostering? We're sharing the practical items that every practical items every foster parent should have on hand.

When you first become a foster parent and become involved in the foster care industry, there are a number of acronyms you need to know to keep from getting confused by the alphabet soup. If you are part of my private Facebook group for foster parents, you will be seeing many of these acronyms in […]

Set your family up for success when navigating the foster care system with these helpful list of books about foster care and books for foster children.

Not everyone can be a foster parent, but there are ways to help children in need. Here are 13 ways to support foster care without being foster parents.

These are different than the questions you might ask for the placement of an older child. #fostercare #foster #newborn