By Carol Jones Many of our foster children have been through trauma and tragedy we cannot imagine. One of the ways they have survived is to not expect anything good
By Carol Jones There are three phases of foster care placement: PRE-PLACEMENT, PLACEMENT AND POST-PLACEMENT. Pre-placement: Your family structure will change with the addition of a foster child. Make sure
By Carol Jones Foster families understand, after training and after talking to other foster families, that fostering can be challenging. Most families don’t fully understand how stressful welcoming a foster
By Carol Jones One issue you may not have thought much about is the fact that foster children are deeply affected by special occasions. Birthdays can be a time for
By Carol Jones Sources of strength and support can come from many different places. Relationships can be a source of strength. Ask who the child loves and who the child
By Carol Jones A lot of families think about fostering. The need for foster homes is great here in Arkansas and around the country. It is important that prospective families
By Carol Jones ICM does two things to facilitate foster care for the children served. First the staff recruits prospective foster parents for children that may be referred to the
By Carol Jones The entire family can be excited about a new foster child becoming part of the family. In time the foster child will be glad to know your
By Carol Jones Prepare your children for the first meeting. Make sure they are prepared to welcome the child into their home. Make sure they are clear which of their
By Carol Jones Moving to a new home has got to be the hardest thing a child in foster care does. Every new move has many possibilities, some good and
