How to prepare for the first Christmas with your foster child If you’re looking for a bit more inspiration, here are our top tips to help you get ready for Christmas.

“it’s essential to recognise the impact #Christmas could have on your foster child’s well-being. Their emotions may be heightened, and their behaviour could change, so they’ll need your help to guide them through the festive season”

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Replying to @Nita I hope this helps! #ice #fosterparent #deportation #undocumentedimmigrants #fosteryouth #cps #karlosdillard #wardofthestate TikTok video by Ward of the state

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This gay couple is encouraging other LGBTQ+ people to become foster parents “All the kids who come into our house have left an impact on us," say Travis and Michael VanZant, who have fostered 20 children thanks to an agency in Tennessee.

“Sometimes I get backlash. ‘They need a mother figure, they need a father figure… No, they don’t. They need love [and] structure. That’s all they need.”
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Forestdale hosts an annual Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner to honor and thank foster parents for their selfless dedication, love, and support. We recognize their vital role in providing safe, nurturing homes for children in need.
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Minnesota updates disqualification rules for family child foster care licenses Minnesota establishes new criteria for disqualifying individuals in child foster care licensing.

Minnesota's Senate Bill 1786 is shaking up foster care licensing by proposing stricter background checks that could redefine who qualifies to care for vulnerable children.

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Colorado Senate debates budget impact on foster care and family leave benefits Senators discuss funding challenges for foster care and the complexities of family leave legislation.

New Mexico's Senate is at a crossroads, struggling to balance budget cuts with the urgent need for better foster care and family leave support.

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Fostering a teen has taught me more about resilience and love than I ever imagined. To anyone considering foster care: it’s hard, but it’s worth it. 💛 #FosterParenting

#BabyDeer No. 2 dropped closer to the house. Darling!

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Senate proposes premium assistance for employees of small non-profits and foster parents Senate bill SB202 expands premium assistance eligibility for small employers and foster parents.

Oklahoma's Senate Bill 202 could transform the lives of foster families by expanding access to crucial premium assistance programs, but will it stand the test of budget scrutiny?

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Idaho Senate approves new health and safety standards for foster homes Legislation establishes health and safety requirements and training for Idaho foster homes.

Idaho is poised for a major shift in foster care regulations with the introduction of Senate Bill 1034, aimed at elevating health and safety standards for vulnerable children.

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Senate discusses firearm safety measures for foster parents and trauma-affected youth Senators emphasize securing firearms for foster children with behavioral issues during committee meeting.

Idaho senators are pressing for stricter firearm safety measures to protect vulnerable youth in foster care, focusing on the critical need for secure storage in homes.

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“You have strong feelings because you have this human in your house that you love and you can’t make the decision… DSS (the Department of Social Services) makes the decisions.”
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What are your plans for New Year’s Eve? Here are some considerations for foster parents! #fosterparent #fostercare #fosterparenting #fosterchild #fosterkid #nye #newyears TikTok video by Laura • Foster Parent Partner

New Years Eve foster parenting tips:
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