Megan M. Hamm Parent-Child Relationship Expert, LPC-S, RPT’s Post

Curious about the age requirements to become a foster parent? 🏠 Our blog post breaks down the guidelines on age and other essential criteria for fostering, helping potential foster parents understand if they’re ready to make a life-changing impact. Whether you're 21 or 61, discover what it takes to provide a safe, nurturing environment for a child in need and embark on the rewarding journey of foster parenting! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/deYB_5x4 #FosterCare #FosterParenting #FosterParentEligibility

Trauma-informed care is for everyone - foster parents, adoptive parents, teachers, social workers, neighbors, community leaders. Sadly to many kids (and adults) experience trauma and it changes us. We need to learn new skills to interact with each other and love each other better! Register at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gQJ7-QwS #training #parenting #fosterparents #adoption #trauma #professionaldevelopment

What is the role of 💙 foster parents 💙 in supporting children in need? Joel Sankey and I are dedicated foster parents focused on creating a safe haven for children in need. Our approach combines love, care, and guidance to nurture their growth and healing. Collaborating closely with social workers, educators, and therapists, we ensure each child's unique needs are met comprehensively. Celebrating milestones, teaching life skills, and fostering positive relationships are at the core of our mission. Your support means everything! If you have insights or resources that could benefit our mission of providing a nurturing environment for children in need, please share them in the comments below. Together, we can make a positive impact and create brighter futures. #FosterCare #ChildAdvocacy #Teamwork

Sharing information about Foster the Family and Chosen’s upcoming FREE trauma-informed virtual training, “Parenting with the Brain in Mind”. Parenting children from hard places presents unique challenges. This training empowers you to apply a brain-based approach that makes sense of both your child’s behavior and your own feelings as a parent. Often, “big behaviors” reflect lagging skills rather than willful defiance. Discover how difficulties with attention, organization, and emotional regulation can be the root causes of many behaviors and learn practical ways to support growth in this area. Additionally, we’ll address blocked care—when our nervous systems shift into self-protection mode—affecting connection with our children. Gain the tools to foster empathy and rediscover your joy in parenting. September 14 from 3-8pm EST from the comfort of your own home or join a FTF branch near you for a simulcast (with dinner and community!) here: https://lnkd.in/gHrgbyX7 #ThisIsFosterCare #FosterCare #ThisIsAdoption #Adoption #FosterCareSupport #FosterFamily #BeTheVillage #EveryoneCanDoSomething

FOSTER FRIDAY As a foster parent, taking care of yourself is just as important as caring for the children in your home. A self-care jar is a simple yet powerful tool to remind you to prioritize your well-being. How to Create a Self-Care Jar: 1. Find a Jar: Any jar or container will do! 2. Write Self-Care Ideas: On slips of paper, write down different self-care activities. These can be as simple as taking a walk, reading a book, enjoying a warm bath, or even taking a few minutes to meditate. 3. Pull a Slip Daily: Each day, pull a slip from the jar and make time for that activity. Remember, you can't pour from an empty cup. Prioritizing self-care helps you stay strong and supportive for your foster children. 💪💖 Share your self-care ideas in the comments below! 👇 📲 call 855.830.5062 #FosterFriday #StrongerFamiliesTogether #SupportSDFosterCare #SouthDakotaFosterCare #FosterCareSD #SupportSDKids #SDKidsNeedYou #BeAFosterParent #ChangingLivesSD

Ever feel like those uneasy feelings you’re having are pointing you to something bigger? Something unfulfilled that you’re meant to discover? Instead of letting the restlessness keep you down, maybe it’s time to let it open you up to something you’ve never done before? The journey of a foster parent isn’t an easy one, BUT it’s rewarding. You get to be part of transforming someone else’s story for good. (That can only do good for you, too.) Besides, it’s not really the easy things that give us meaning, it’s the opportunities that press us maybe a little harder than we’d like that show us who we really are.✨ 👉 At SDYS, we don’t leave you to figure things out on your own. We are adamant that you have all the resources you need to become a foster parent and use your unique gifts to make a difference in the life of a child. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gRMDdmS8. Goodbye mid-life crisis, 👋 hello mid-life transformation. #fostercare #sandiegofostercare #sandiegoyouthservices #becomeafosterparent #sandiegocounty #sandiegoca #sandiegocalifornia #sandiegokids

Ever dreamt of making a real difference? Here’s your chance! In Arizona, there’s only one family foster home for every four kids in care, leaving many children without the nurturing support they deserve. By becoming a foster parent, you can provide a loving home to our most vulnerable children. Ready to change lives? Discover the requirements and process at dcs.az.gov/foster. #becomeafosterparent #foster #affcf40thanniversary #40years #40yearsofchangingthestory #fostercare #impact #changethestory #childhoodactivities #keystosuccess #postsecondaryprograms #AFFCF #azffcf

Managing cell phone use with any teen is tricky! Weekend Wisdom offers insight to help foster parents and relative caregivers learn how to manage devices, build trust, and maintain a connection with a new foster child: https://ow.ly/xtRJ50SMpMy #adoption #fostercare #kinshipcare #WeekendWisdom

Managing cell phone use with any teen is tricky! Weekend Wisdom offers insight to help foster parents and relative caregivers learn how to manage devices, build trust, and maintain a connection with a new foster child: https://ow.ly/xtRJ50SMpMy #adoption #fostercare #kinshipcare #WeekendWisdom

🏠 Adoption: Building Families, Changing Lives Adoption offers a new beginning, providing children with loving, stable homes and fulfilling the dream of family for many. Key Points: Types: Domestic, International, Foster Care, Relative Process: Research, Home Study, Matching, Placement, Finalization Benefits: Stability for children, joy for families, peace for birth parents Challenges: Emotional adjustments, legal complexities, identity issues Adoption is a journey of love and commitment, creating forever families and brighter futures. For info, read this article, www.americanadoptions.com #YESS4Youth