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Goals for 2010 and 2011:
1. Foster Parent Recruitment Tool. Done! visit Foster Care Maps
2. Resource Guide For Emancipating Foster Youth.
3. Business mentoring for Foster Youth.Done! visit Suitcases To Briefcases
4. Foster Care Central TV
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Stay-At-Home-Mom
Posted by Kristen McGraw on May 21, 2012 at 11:14am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I have a mental image of myself as a stay-at-home mom. It is a false impression of myself because I have not been a mom with no job outside of the home for many years. However, I cannot shake the inner conviction that this is what I am. The problem started when I became a crossing guard for the elementary school close to my home. My kids would walk down to the corner with me and play awhile and then continue onto school when it was time. When the foster kids came, the same thing…
Continue Mom, Aunt, Mrs....What is My Name?
Posted by Kristen McGraw on May 8, 2012 at 10:33am 0 Comments 0 Likes
When you meet your foster child for the first time and exchange of names is at the top of the priority list. It is important to call the child the name they are comfortable with. The child might not tell you right away how to address them because it is so personal. A name is a tricky thing for a foster child. They might love their name or hate it. Either way is was given to them by the birth parents and it might be the only thing they will ever get from the birth parents. A new foster…
Continue I Am A Foster Parent!
Posted by Kristen McGraw on May 8, 2012 at 10:31am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I have been a foster parent, an adoptive parent and a biological parent. My house and my heart are very full places. Currently, I have 6 children living in my home ages 19, 17, 17, 15, 6 and 5. Three I gave birth to, two I adopted and the last one just moved in. I have experienced the joy and the heartbreak of fostering children and I would like to share that journey with you. I should clarify the fact that I am not currently licensed as a foster parent, but I believe that I will…
Continue Rights have been terminated.....
Posted by tamika kennedy on January 4, 2012 at 10:54am 0 Comments 1 Like
So my fd mother's rights have finally been temrinated and yes I am happy. Not because of my selfishness but due to the on again off again nature of her mothers affections towards the child. Mom just cant seem to stop drug abuse and finally just disappeared. (For the 2nd time in 1yr)! She has other family members who didnt step up until she came to my home (naturally) and it has been drama ever since. Mom's rights were just terminated last month and my agency has put in a petition for my…
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"I Needed Emotional Support, Not Medication"
Posted by Represent magazine on December 5, 2011 at 7:42am 1 Comment 0 Likes
The media and the Obama administration has recently focused its attention on the overmedication of youth in foster care. We believe we have the most insightful story on this issue because it's told from the perspective of a teen who has been there. Here is Anthony's story, originally published in Represent magazine, and shared on Huffington Post. We hope you'll add a comment if you feel moved.
"I Needed Emotional Support, Not Medication"
Anthony was put in a…
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The Foster Parent Recruitment Tool- "brought to you by Foster Care Central"
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Persistence
Started by KevinMcHugh in Success Stories May 14. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Don't ever give up on the things that weigh on your heart and mind. Being a foster parent is difficult due to the profiling of a typical foster homes by the very agencies that were intende to…Continue
Baby behavior issues??
Started by Michelle in Behavior Issues May 5. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Ok, so I have an 11 mo. old I have had since he was 4 mos. He screams and rages, arching, if he doesn't get his way, or doesn't get picked up quick enough, or gets put down when he doesn't want to.…Continue
Tpr process and when to get adoption attorney
Started by monique millard in Adoption and Guardianship Options. Last reply by Sylvia Roland Apr 16. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hello everyone I'm currently a FP to two beautiful girls that are sisters I have had them for a year the TPR was filed jan 9,2012 I was wondering how long will this process take and when should I get…Continue
Pediatric Dentist to recommend!!
Started by Karen F Griner in General Questions & Suggestions Feb 9. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Thought I'd share a resource in the community that ALL of our kiddos need. :) We began using Dr. Han yesterday and really like him. Great w/ kids! And he takes MC!!!Pediatric Dental CareJohn Han…Continue
Lies with a diabetic child...
Started by Lori Van Roo in Behavior Issues. Last reply by M M Feb 22. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hello, My husband and I just finalized the adoption of our two boys in December of 2011. The have been in and out of the foster system for the five years. For the most part both of the boys are well…Continue
Name Change?
Started by SW in Adoption and Guardianship Options. Last reply by M M Feb 22. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I just got word that the rights of my foster son's parents are going to be terminated and he will be free for adoption. That is great news for us, but both parents are pretty upset about it, creating…Continue
Direct License v/s Certifying with FFA
Started by Wesley Smith in Prospective Foster Parents Dec 13, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I hope this is a reasonable place to put this.My wife and I have been Fostering for about 3 years / 12 Kids. We have been with Foster Family Agencies (FFA's) so far. However they keep closing out…Continue
Tags: Licensing, Certifying
Does anyone celebrate Kwanzaa?
Started by Karen F Griner in General Questions & Suggestions. Last reply by Millicent Mary Hicks Dec 13, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi Everyone, Just curious if anyone celebrates Kwanzaa in our community and if so, if there'd be interest in sharing the experience w/ Jason, Baby J., and myself this year. Feel free to respond here…Continue
Still waiting!
Started by Krista Farrauto in General Questions & Suggestions. Last reply by sharon conyers Jan 23. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Well, my husband and I finished our homestudy about 6 wks ago and still have not heard if we are approved from DCF. We started this process 5 months ago. Our case worker told us that we will be…Continue
Any Adoptive parents here.
Started by andree.harris in Events. Last reply by Christina Brown Feb 15. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I want to take this opportunity to personally thank you, I will be doing this all month in honor of National Adoption MonthContinue
Organization of the Month- "AdoptUSKids":
Congratulations to Foster Care Central's "Organization Of The Month" - AdoptUSKids. Their Mission is to: Raise public awareness about need for foster, adoptive families for children in public child welfare system; assist U.S. States, Territories, Tribes to recruit, retain foster, adoptive families, connect them with U.S. children. Children of color, sibling groups, children with physical or mental disabilities, and older children (ages 9 and up) and teens are even more in need of adoptive homes.
To get more information about AdoptUSKids and see how they can help you with your adoption journey, call toll-free at 1-888-200-4005 or visit, http://www.adoptuskids.org/
Foster Care Central Honor Roll
The following have been honored by their peers for their work improving the lives of children in the nation's foster care system (to nominate an honoree send an email to info@fostercarecentral.org):
- Former Harlem Wizard's player, and foster child: Courtney L. Castro of Brooklyn, New York. "He is a true mentor for our youth"- Cassandra Humphrey.
- OFA honors Stewart Gordon, founder and President of Foster Care Central. "Stewart’s tireless commitment and desire for positive change and better outcomes for children in foster care is to be applauded. Thank you for the service you are providing. Your efforts are making a difference for foster youth.Thanks!"- Lynn Davis, Director, Community Partnerships Orphan Foundation of America.
- Kerri Hankin MSW Executive Director of WhimSpire CPA-a fearless leader and absolutely the best-enough said!- Christina Kindell
- Krystal McManis,MSW,Front Range Coordinator for WhimSpire CPA-always understanding and supportive.- Christina Kindell
- Candy Cernigliaro, Circle of Care organization provides a great peer support base as well as support with supplies and material to share along the way. Candy was a major rock during our kinship foster experience through Oklahoma DHS and kept my wife from going insane during some very trying times. Her tireless effort for the Circle of Care families has been a major inspiration for me and I cannot say enough about her and the organization she works for.- Dennis Watson.
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"To my mind, being an adoptive parent is one of the greatest adventures any human being can take on. It's also one of the most inspiring and rewarding. I can't imagine my life without my son. It's as if I spent every day of my life preparing for this joy."
Darryl "DMC" McDaniels - Legendary Rapper and Grammy Winner.
"To all my peeps at Foster Care Central, I thank God for you, because you are allowing these children to fulfill their purpose and destiny!
Television's Judge Karen - Foster Parent and Foster Advocate.
"Your work yesterday and today is paving the way for the changes the system needs. Don't give up hope. Our children need you and need others like you."
Sen. Darrell Steinberg- CA. State Senator and Foster Advocate.
"To all the members of Foster Care Central who are dedicated to improving the lives of foster children...THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU."
Amos Zereoue- former NFL Running Back.
"You are the people who never get the recognition that is deserved, and I'd like to commend you and thank you for all your hard work."
Alonzo Mourning- NBA Great
"Just remember, there is no easy way to success.
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