Real Foster Parents of Colorado
By Hope Forti
Real Foster Parents of ColoradoApr 10, 2018
Lose the Panic, Keep the Urgency (call for volunteers)
What if you could volunteer two hours a month to support children in a healthy, vibrant foster home?
Homes for Hope—a new project in Adams County—is teaming up with Foster Together to find and train eight volunteers to bring monthly meals to foster families in the Northglenn/Thornton area, north of Denver, Colorado. (If you want to apply, click here!)
If you want to bring Foster Neighbors to your area (inside or outside of Colorado), see details and request a proposal here.
In today’s episode we discuss:
- How emergency foster homes (also known as receiving homes) can help children find an appropriate longterm home.
- The claim that an emergency home model will necessitate additional disruptions for children.
- The importance of keeping brothers and sisters together (in the words of Katie, who is fostering, and likely adopting, four siblings)
- Why and how these foster homes need support from Foster Neighbors.
From our special project page (click to volunteer):
These homes provide intensive care as they organize family, medical, and therapeutic appointments, and comfort children through early days of fear and uncertainty. And YOU can support this crucial work, in under two hours a month.
Where foster families often feel isolated and overwhelmed, YOU can offer a little more mental space and household peace. YOU can be part of the community that says, “It’s worth all the effort to help kids feel safe & loved.”
Sixteen Things a Teenager Wants in a Foster Family
If you want to hear more stories like this in 2019, check out our end of year plan and sign up as a monthly donor: fostertogether.co/2018
What did we do in one year? (and a big thanks-giving on Black Friday)
To view testimonials and stats in more detail, go to fostertogether.co/2018.
If you'd like to consider a year-end gift or join "The Neighborhood" at $600 this year, please email Hope to request a copy of our detailed budget for each 2019 project.
What did we do in one year? (and a big thanks-giving on Black Friday)
To view testimonials and stats in more detail, go to fostertogether.co/2018.
If you'd like to consider a year-end gift or join "The Neighborhood" at $600 this year, please email Hope to request a copy of our detailed budget for each 2019 project.
"Make it Easy for Me to Say Yes": How Foster Parents Set Rules
"Make it Easy for Me to Say Yes": How Foster Parents Set Rules
Finding Your Groove as a Foster Parent
foster parent? David and Lynn spent the past 15 years figuring that out.
Finding Your Groove as a Foster Parent
foster parent? David and Lynn spent the past 15 years figuring that out.
In Memory of Adam
In Memory of Adam
Episode 6, "Surprise! You're having a teenager!"
Episode 6, "Surprise! You're having a teenager!"
What Foster Dads Need To Do (Episode 5)
Today, we had a chat about:
His "side of the story" from our first time as foster parents (my own reflections are here)
Three things he recommends to up your chances of successful foster parenting
What we needed in our marriage to be a great foster family
What Millennials can do if they're bored/annoyed/left empty by "Instagram life" (don't get too mad at us! ;)) + our favorite blow-it-outta-the-water account: @fostermoms
How to support/connect with foster parents
Sponsor a Foster Dad project at FosterTogether.co/dad
Listen in and let us know what you think!
What Foster Dads Need To Do (Episode 5)
Today, we had a chat about:
His "side of the story" from our first time as foster parents (my own reflections are here)
Three things he recommends to up your chances of successful foster parenting
What we needed in our marriage to be a great foster family
What Millennials can do if they're bored/annoyed/left empty by "Instagram life" (don't get too mad at us! ;)) + our favorite blow-it-outta-the-water account: @fostermoms
How to support/connect with foster parents
Sponsor a Foster Dad project at FosterTogether.co/dad
Listen in and let us know what you think!