What’s the Tea, Sis? Decoding Modern Kid Slang Kid slang is evolving faster than ever with youth culture constantly introducing creative new terms. While parents were once fluent in their kids’ vernacular, many now struggle to keep up. In this blog, we’ll define some of the latest teen slang so you can get up to […]
As a foster parent, the first six months with a new child joining your family can be filled with transitions and uncertainty. Both the child and foster family are still getting to know one another. However, after half a year together, relationships start to solidify and the foster family takes on more responsibility. So what
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Voluntarily Terminating Parental Rights: What You Need To Know Terminating parental rights is a major decision that permanently severs the legal parent-child relationship. This article provides an overview of voluntarily signing over one’s parental rights, the reasons why a parent might pursue this, the process and requirements, as well as what happens afterwards. Why Would
Becoming a Foster Parent: What are the Income Requirements? Deciding to become a foster parent is a big decision that requires careful consideration of the responsibilities and commitments involved. One key aspect you need to look at is whether you meet the income requirements set by your state or local foster care agency. Meeting these
Table of Contents As a parent, your children are your entire world. But mistakes happen, circumstances change, and in some tragic cases, parents lose custody or have their parental rights terminated. The grief and devastation of losing your children cuts deeper than any other pain. Is there any coming back from this? In some states,
🧡 The Role and Cost of Foster Parenting in 2025 Foster parents remain critical in caring for children who can’t live with their biological parents. While their primary motivation is compassion and support, foster care also involves financial responsibilities. To help with these costs, each U.S. state sets its own per-diem payment rates, which can
Can a single person be a foster parent? Yes, single adults are allowed to become foster parents in most states. There used to be more restrictions on single fostering, but today many states have provisions that explicitly permit single people to foster, as long as they meet all other requirements. The main considerations for single
Top 20 books for foster parents Book Title Best Suited For The Connected Child Parents dealing with attachment issues Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew Adoptive parents The Foster Parenting Manual New foster parents Parenting the Hurt Child Parents of children with trauma histories The Body Keeps the Score Parents of children
When do foster care payments start Foster care payments typically start as soon as a child is placed in a foster home. The foster care agency will begin making payments to the foster parents to cover the child’s living expenses like food, clothing, transportation, etc. The payments continue on a monthly basis for as long
What is Reasonable Phone Contact for a Non-Custodial Parent? When parents separate or divorce, one of the most important issues to resolve is a parenting plan for any minor children involved. This plan will typically outline custody arrangements, decision-making responsibilities, and schedules for parenting time and contact with the children. One key element of many
