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If you are a Resource Parent, whether it be your first time or your 17th time bringing a child into your life, we want to make sure you know how grateful we are, and we want to emphasize that you have a whole community behind you. It’s okay to feel alone, and it’s...

Halloween may just be the perfect bonding opportunity for you and your foster child. Fun movies, fun costumes, fun fall activities and fun candy are all exciting for kids of any age, and they’ll have a blast when you get involved too. When tackling Halloween, be extra...

September has always issued an official end to the summer and school activities start rolling in full swing! Bittersweet but exciting, this month is supposed to bring new beginnings. Unfortunately, with COVID-19 still being a huge issue in the U.S. and especially...

Californians know that the end of summer doesn’t mean beach trips stop, and warm fall days still call for a little “vitamin sea”. We all love the beach, but it can be an anxiety-inducing place for many parents. Some beach trips include huge waves, too many people, and...

In the past, we have discussed myths and misconceptions about the Foster Care system, facts and figures, and even helpful hints for new resource parents; but we want to take it back to the basics. If you are interested in becoming a resource parent or want to become...

Parenting a tween, teen, or young adult? As lovely as every child is, that stage can sometimes be a big ol’ “yikes”. New slang, infinite selfies, and songs from artists you’ve never even heard of—I mean, what the heck is a Doja Cat? Most, if not all of the laughable...

When older teens age out of the Foster system, many end up without an adequate living situation. Luckily, in an attempt to combat this, The California Fostering Connections to Success Act officially became law in 2012. One of the many changes this law brought is that...

For many, the first formal introduction people have to the Foster Care system is when it is featured in movies and T.V. shows, where it is usually played up or dramatized for the entertainment factor. This can lead to some myths or misconceptions that spread about...

Sometimes summer is just too hot to handle. After a full day of playing outside or running through the sprinklers, watching a movie as a family can be a great way to wind down and spend time together. What takes even longer than watching a movie though, is picking...

The Coronavirus has affected everyone in more ways than expected, and it has changed a lot of circumstances surrounding everyday things like schools, movie theaters, and grocery stores. What a lot of people may not realize though, is how the Coronavirus has changed...