We often hear what is needed to be a good foster parent: love, commitment, flexibility, compassion, and patience to name a few. However, we often forget to mention the things that AREN’T needed. My husband and I first went through…
Is Foster Parenting Right for You? Becoming a foster parent is a deeply rewarding experience that can change both your life and the life of a child in need. But it’s also a commitment that requires empathy, resilience, and an…
“I’m all in but what if my partner doesn’t want to foster?” This is a very common question we’re asked. The answer is simple: You can’t foster. That doesn’t mean you need to give up your goal of fostering, but…
On Wednesday, Oct 11 at 8:30pm America’s Kids Belong hosted a repeat of its first foster parenting info webinar, “What Does It Mean to Engage Foster Care?” This second edition featured a different roster of panelists from around the country.…
All fostering info panels are free and will offer people interested in exploring fostering an opportunity to learn more about: AKB’s fostering info panels were created for people who are interested in exploring fostering or supporting kids in foster care…
