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Becoming a foster parent requires much dedication on your part. Generally, if you have a stable home environment and meet a few requirements it should go smoothly.

A brief overview on how to help children in the state care system.

Foster parenting is both a worthwhile endeavor and a tough job. Make some resolutions that will make it even more rewarding and life changing in the new year.

Successful foster parents know that caring for a foster child is hard work; however, they have also learned some important skills that make life much easier.

Writing a letter to the judge who oversees a foster child's case is an important aspect of foster parenting that often gets overlooked.

Becoming a foster parent is a rewarding experience. Here is a primer on what you can expect if you consider getting licensed.

If you are interested in providing foster care in Kansas, here is a general overview of the state regulations and requirements for family foster homes.

A general overview of the Alabama state regulations and requirements for family foster homes.

A general overview of the Alaska state regulations and requirements for family foster homes.

A general overview of the Arizona state regulations and requirements for family foster homes.

A general overview of the Arkansas state regulations and requirements for family foster homes.

Fostering is rewarding but can also be stressful. Here are some things to be aware of when faced with an angry or meddlesome 'real' parent.

An overview of the first few days of what may happen once you've been approved to care for a child in the foster care system.

The foster care application package requires that a foster parent complete a number of forms, including financial information, police clearances and a medical report.

After being licensed as a fost-adopt family, it is time to look for a match. What criteria should the family use when looking at a child's pictures and profiles?

When watching an adoption movie with kids, adoptive and foster parents need to be aware of difficult themes, negative stereotypes and prepare for questions.

Child abuse happens in foster homes and it's mostly the system that fails children and their foster parents. Tighter restrictions are needed to protect children-in-care.

The arrival of a foster child is often met with eagerness and anxiety. A little time spent in preparation can ease the stress of the first few days and weeks.

The holidays hold many emotions for foster children. Here are ideas for those days when they need something else to focus on to keep their minds and hands occupied.

It is common for new foster parents to wonder what to expect. Here are some common behaviors you will find among foster children and how to deal with them.

Grandparents raising grandchildren are grandfamilies. This articles lists some resources for financial help, health care, and other support for grandfamilies.

Children in foster care who endure repeated placements in foster homes are at emotional and developmental risk, and are less likely to form significant relationships.

Disrupting a foster care placement is often a difficult decision for the foster family to make - a decision that should be given careful consideration.

Calling all foster parents, adults with an abusive childhood and happy ending lovers! Need a heartwarming, potentially life-changing read? Reach for Hannah's Reach.

Foster care for dogs and cats places pets in a loving environment until they are recovered from injury or illness or old enough to be placed in permanent homes

Nancy Werlin's newest novel follows Lucy Scarborough's battle to break the curse that has plagued her family for generations.

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust acts as an elephant and rhino orphanage, taking care of baby animals that lose their parents or get separated from their herd.

For entertainment or as part of a healing process, adoption themed movies can help adoptees, adoptive parents and birthparents address issues in their lives.

Lifebooks are effective tools for building self-esteem and helping them cope with their past and present circumstances. They also offer many more benefits as well.

Tucker's heartrending tale of adoption is set in the unstable country of Zimbabwe, an African nation decimated by the AIDS epidemic.

Hot on the heels of Hannah Montana: The Movie fame, Lucas Till takes on a new role as a foster child in Christian film.

Psychologists Mary M. Gallagher and Lynn Mary Karjala introduce practical ways to use energy psychology with children in their book, "Taming Trauma Beasties."

The Gary Dotson rape case made headlines in the mid-1980s when Cathleen Crowell Webb came forward with the truth. The accusation that sent him to prison was a lie.

Eugenics and selective breeding did not begin in Nazi Germany, but had roots in the United States, where several states had adopted compulsory sterilization laws.

What happens when Spot and Fluffy's owner loses their home? Shelters are ready to help, no questions asked.

There are so many birds available from big pet stores it can be confusing to know which types make the best pets. For starters, try these easy to care for finches.

Canadian author Betty Jane Hegerat brings readers a touching, thought-provoking story in her debut novel about a foster child lost at the Calgary Zoo.

Peters introduces us to Antonia (the goody-goody) and Jazz (a grunge/punk girl), and the journey they make together.

The sequel to Kushiel's Scion, Kushiel's Justice is the continuing saga of Imriel de la Courcel, foster son of Phedre no Montreve and true son of the traitor Melisande.

How a legal risk adoption can complete your family if all goes according to your plan and the plan of your state agency.

Children's books about adoption for preschoolers typically introduce adoption concepts such as unconditional love, family diversity and ways of creating a family.

Understanding the concepts of attachment and bonding, as well as the attachment cycle will help parents create positive and enduring connections with their adopted kids.

Addressing attachment issues with adopted kids begins with understanding the forms of disorders, why attachment is difficult for some kids and where to find help.

This is a significant time in our country's history. Our new president , Barack Obama, has asked each one of us to take part in some form of community service.

Choosing the right dog for you and your family is critical if the pet is going to be a member of the family.

Dave Pelzer's courage and optimism inspires others to gain the strength in order to let go, put the past behind them and move forward.

The death of 50s star Marilyn Monroe is reminiscent of the more recent death of Anna Nicole Smith. Both were blonde superstars who died under mysterious circumstances.

While the U.S. economy lags, a growing number of birthparents consider placing their children for adoption.

Making a family tree for an adopted child can be a challenging and fulfilling project. Try these creative ways of showing family ties.

From Olympic athletes to stand-up comedians, these celebrity foster kids offer inspiration to waiting kids and adoptees throughout North America.