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Foster parent advice for answering the tough questions

Kid Hero Foster Care and Adoption Blog Posted on October 17, 2014 by Megan MasseyJanuary 12, 2018

I work as a Certified Child Life Specialist in a hospital setting where I am often charged with providing supportive conversations with children about new diagnosis, surgery and loss. Even with formal training and a degree to support this work, … Continue reading →

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Parenting with empathy is extremely important for foster children

Kid Hero Foster Care and Adoption Blog Posted on October 10, 2014 by Tricia WardJanuary 12, 2018

Last year, we got the call to take in a 7-year-old girl. She was our first placement and would be dropped off within the hour. I will never forget seeing her face when she arrived at our door. She was … Continue reading →

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The true “beauty” I see as a foster parent

Kid Hero Foster Care and Adoption Blog Posted on September 16, 2014 by Genell BaunJanuary 12, 2018

“It is a beautiful thing you are doing for those kids.” “What beautiful children you have; I love their curly brown locks.” “What a beautiful person you are to do what you do. I could never do it.” “What a … Continue reading →

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10 things I would go back to tell myself as a new foster parent

Kid Hero Foster Care and Adoption Blog Posted on August 23, 2014 by Charonne GaniereJanuary 12, 2018

1.  You will fall in love with every child who enters your home, and they will become a part of your family. They will take a chunk of your heart with you when they leave, but you will also find … Continue reading →

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5 changes I made to save my foster parent sanity

Kid Hero Foster Care and Adoption Blog Posted on August 8, 2014 by Betsy DuKatzJanuary 12, 2018

1. Stop seeking/worrying about approval from others. This is great advice regardless of whether you foster. I am a people pleaser, and that can be a good and bad thing for the same reason: I worry about other people’s opinions. When … Continue reading →

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The Grace I gained with a different perspective

Kid Hero Foster Care and Adoption Blog Posted on June 10, 2014 by Betsy DuKatzJanuary 12, 2018

What is Grace? It is kindness and patience we don’t deserve. It is the help and strength we receive. Yet, the Grace I am referring to is my beautiful teenage daughter who taught this blogger a valuable lesson! I had … Continue reading →

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How not to change a diaper

Kid Hero Foster Care and Adoption Blog Posted on April 21, 2014 by Henry KnutsonJanuary 12, 2018

I would like to say that I am no dummy. I changed both of my brother’s diapers and I am not afraid to change more. So, when we got our first placement, a newborn and 1-year- old, I was not … Continue reading →

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A day in the life of one foster family

Kid Hero Foster Care and Adoption Blog Posted on April 2, 2014 by Charonne GaniereJanuary 12, 2018

5 a.m.: “N,” our 3-year-old, wakes up ready for the day. I put her back to bed and say, “It is very early, not time to get up yet.” 5:20 a.m.: She’s out of bed again … 5:45 a.m.: … … Continue reading →

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As a foster parent it’s not uncommon to hear one of two phrases

Kid Hero Foster Care and Adoption Blog Posted on February 26, 2014 by Betsy DuKatzJanuary 12, 2018

It’s either, “You’re a saint!” or “You’re crazy!”  Each time I hear these phrases I think to myself, “I’m really neither!”  A saint is a person who is officially recognized by the Catholic Church, as being very holy, because of … Continue reading →

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Kids say the darndest things

Kid Hero Foster Care and Adoption Blog Posted on January 2, 2014 by Paulette DrankiewiczJanuary 12, 2018

My husband and I have been fostering for nearly 10 years. We have loved more than 30 children, and adopted 6 through our program. We have been blessed to be a multiracial family with Caucasian, African-American and Hispanic children. Recently, … Continue reading →

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