Childhood Stuttering Demystified: Causes and Paths to Better Speech

by Whitney Gilliard | Aug 10, 2024 | Foster Care

Stuttering, or stammering, is a speech disorder that impacts the fluency of communication. For children, stuttering can be a particularly challenging experience, influencing their ability to communicate effectively and affecting their self-esteem. Understanding the...

Managing Verbal Threats in Foster Care: Guidance for Foster Parents

by Whitney Gilliard | Jul 26, 2024 | Foster Care

Fostering children is a profoundly rewarding experience, but it can also present unique challenges, especially when managing verbal threats from children. These behaviors often arise from deep-seated traumas, adjustment issues, or difficulties in expressing emotions...

Family Counseling in Foster Care: Building Healthy Relationships

by Robert Montoya | Jul 12, 2024 | Foster Care

The Power of Family Counseling in Foster Care: Navigating Transitions and Building Healthy Relationships Family counseling plays a vital role in the foster care system, providing essential support to children and their foster families. It helps navigate the complex...

Pros and Cons of Changing a Child’s Name Upon Adoption

by Robert Montoya | Jun 28, 2024 | Foster Care

The Name Game: Exploring the Pros and Cons of Changing a Child’s Name Upon Adoption One of the decisions adoptive parents often grapple with is whether to change a child’s name upon adoption. While some parents choose to keep the child’s original...

Exploring Public vs. Private Agencies in Foster Care Adoption

by Whitney Gilliard | Jun 14, 2024 | Foster Care

Exploring Public vs. Private Agencies in Foster Care Adoption Adoption is a transformative journey that offers children in foster care the opportunity to find loving and permanent homes. Public and private agencies play crucial roles in facilitating adoption, but they...

Compassionate Discipline in Foster Care

by Robert Montoya | May 31, 2024 | Foster Care

“Discipline is crucial in child-rearing, but traditional methods like corporal punishment have no place in foster care. “Positive discipline techniques are essential for promoting healthy development and resilience in children and young adults in foster...