FAW: Encouraging and Supporting Tweens and Teens in Care
Encouraging and Supporting Tweens and Teens in Care Youth in foster care often feel different from their peers, and as they grow into the tween and teen years, chances are […]
FAW: Changing Schools–How Foster Parents Can Empower Children in Care
Changing Schools–How Foster Parents Can Empower Children in Care Children who come into care face a lot of changes: new home, new parents, new siblings, and a new neighborhood. When […]
FAW: Self-Care
Self-Care When parents are asked why they became foster parents, the overwhelming response is, “to help children in need.” Parents who provide respite care have a similar motivation, and it […]
FAW: Social Media–The Changing Face of Connections
Social Media: The Changing Face of Connections So much has – and continues to – change about the way we connect with friends and family members. What used to be […]
FAW: Who Am I? About Identity
Who Am I? About Identity Growing up is hard work. And no matter the circumstances, every person struggles with finding their place in the world and figuring out just who […]
FAW: National Foster Care Month 2013
National Foster Care Month 2013 This May we once again celebrate Foster Care Month in Wisconsin and across the nation. Whether you’re a foster parent, relative caring for a child, […]
FAW: The Importance of Going to Court
The Importance of Going to Court For many foster parents and youth in care, going to court can seem pretty intimidating. Being prepared and informed of the court process can […]
FAW: Honoring the Holiday Traditions of Children in Care
Honoring the Holiday Traditions of Children in Care When you ask people, “What’s the best thing about the holidays?” you’ll probably hear “being with family.” Or a story about their […]
