Saying No to a Placement
As a teacher at a private, faith-based school, I saw the effects of saying yes to something you’re not equipped to handle. In short, it…
Still Orphans
Faith and Foster Care
Tag: foster care
Fostering: State vs Private Agency
You have an interest in foster care and would like to get started. You’ve done a little digging around to find that your city has…
Cloth Diapers Part One: Brands
Diapers are expensive… come to think of it, babies are expensive. And that poses a problem to a cheapskate like myself. The potential savings were…
HONY on Foster Care and Adoption
If you don’t follow Humans of New York on Facebook or their main website, then you’re missing out on a truly inspiring photography project. There are…
16 Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Placement
You’ve just been licensed and you’re waiting for the call. You know where your phone is at all times and have the ringer set on…
Riding the Roller Coaster of Fostering
I saw a t-shirt once that read, “You ride roller coasters. I do foster care.” If you’ve been following along with my journey the past…
The Firefighter and the Smoke Detector
This morning has already been a whirlwind. We were suppose to pick up a baby from the hospital today, which would give us less than…
On Saying Goodbye
Kid goodbyes are hard. They don’t like going to someone new. You hand them off at daycare or nursery and there’s the silent scream, lips…
Gender Neutral Nursery
Our house has a bit of a story to it. When we were ready to purchase our first home, we went into it with…
Fostering and the Grocery Store: A Lesson in Being a Decent Human
There is something about being at the grocery store that triggers complete strangers to come up and ask awkward questions or make rude comments. If…
