Foster children

Foster parents provide a safe, temporary home for children and youth whose parents or caregivers are unable to care for them.When a child or teenager is removed from their home and a caseworker is unable to identify a family friend or relatives to care for them temporarily, they are placed in foster care. It is important to remember that when a child or teenager is removed from their home the primary goal is usually toreturn thechild or teenager to their parent or caregiver once they can provide a safe and stable home.However, if that option is not available, adoption or another type of permanent home is the secondary goal. Become a Foster Parent There are few limitations on who can be a foster parent, although everyone must pass a background check, complete training and receive a home study from a county human service department or child placement agency. The foster parent training and certification process prepares you to care for and support a child or youth who has experienced trauma, grief and loss, and with whom you have no history. Hear From Youth In Foster Care Foster parents open their homes and their hearts to children and teenagers who need love and support. Although most youth in foster care are reunited with a parent or relative, a foster parent’s impact can last a lifetime. Hear what teens say about their foster parents. Frequently Asked Questions Fostering can be the most rewarding and most challenging work that you ever do. We know there are many questions ...

Across North Carolina, thousands of children are in need of a new place to call home. With more than 12,000 youth in North Carolina in need of fostering, there are more children in need than there are foster homes to support them. Kids across North Carolina are waiting for someone like you with an open heart and an open home to be their support system and be a foster parent. Becoming a foster or adoptive parent may feel like an intimidating prospect, but when you foster through Children’s Hope Alliance, you aren’t alone—you have a dedicated and knowledgeable team at your side, every step of the way. As you prepare to open your heart and home to a foster child, Children’s Hope Alliance is here to answer your questions, provide support, and help provide hope to a child in need. Jump Ahead • • • • • • • • • • What Is a Foster Parent? • Foster care is a temporary living arrangement for abused, neglected and dependent children who need a safe place to live when their parents or another relative cannot take care of them • Our agency provides all necessary training and support for foster parents throughout the entire process. When a birth parent is unable to care for a child, a foster parent temporarily steps in to raise the child. Foster parents are responsible for all aspects of caring for a child while in their care, including day-to-day needs, medical appointments, education, and emotional support. A fostering relationship can last a few weeks, months, or, if you decide to ad...

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Supporting America's Foster Children The National Fund for Foster Children (NFFC), a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to support foster children and foster parents throughout the United States by: Mentor Recruitment Foster children have the best chance of succeeding when they have a long-term relationship with adult mentors who can help foster youth make the important transition between youth and adulthood. The National Fund for Foster Children (NFFC) works to create environments that give foster children the best chance for success by teaching valuable life skills in fields such as academics, personal finance, and career counseling. Foster Family Assistance Being a foster parent can be very challenging. We work with community churches, synagogues, and organizations to recruit "foster family helpers" to give foster parents the support they need to sustain the challenges of foster parenting.

Making a difference in one child may not change the world, but it will change the world for that one child. Here are some ways that Fostering Hope Florida is making a difference for foster children in the Tampa Bay Area: Meeting Urgent Needs Retaining Current Foster Parents Recruiting New Foster Families Mobilizing Volunteers Raising Awareness Advocating for Foster Children Gathering Community Support Fostering Hope Florida is partnering with the community to create a compassionate system of foster care that honors and protects the rights of children. Join us in finding solutions. ​ Here are some of the things we're working on: • Keeping siblings together - Many children only get to see their brothers and sisters during scheduled visitations • Preventing placement disruptions - Often children in foster care move from home to home, some live in 20+ different places • Raising children in families - Due to the shortage of foster parents, many foster children are growing up in facilities instead of homes • Aging out foster youth - Many foster young adults age out of the foster care system with no support or mentors in their lives, leaving them up to their own devices. This lack of a support system leads to high rates of drug addiction, homelessness and incarceration. • Recruiting and retaining foster parents Many foster children come from troubled homes and we work hard to offer foster parents the support they need to help these children. We strive to keep siblings together in...