Kris’ Corner – Disney-like Experiences

In my last post, I encouraged foster parents to be understanding and patient as a child adapts to their new environment; because they will be exposed to a variety of new experiences. But today, I want to talk about another (albeit less common) phenomenon in terms of...

Kris’ Corner – New Experiences

Today, I would like to talk a little bit about kids coming into care and having new experiences. This will be the case for EVERY.SINGLE.FOSTER.CHILD. No child will come into care and arrive at a foster home that is identical to their biological family’s home. So there...

Kris’ Corner – Grief in Kids in Foster Care

Often when we think of grief in terms of foster care, we think of the foster parents…and maybe that’s because of the position we’re in within this triad (foster parents – foster children – biological parents). And while we should not at all diminish the...

Kris’ Corner – Dealing with Uncertainty in a Case

In today’s post, I’m once again touching on the similar (but altogether different) vein of uncertainty…only this time I’ll be discussing what it’s like in regards to a case. As you may or may not know, when you accept a placement of a child in foster care, you never,...

Kris’ Corner – Unknown History

In my last post, I addressed that you may not know much (or any) of a child’s history prior to them coming into care. Today’s post addresses a little of the why you don’t know much, what you may be missing, and how you (and your child) can move forward in spite of...