Elizabeth Lunney

The final entry of our “first day in foster care tips” series for foster parents notes the importance of following the newly placed child’s lead on communication: Take the time…

Here’s another tip on employing empathy to make a child’s first day in foster care less stressful – focusing on their new environment:  Once the paperwork is done (and if…

Imagine what feelings you might experience if you found yourself in this scenario:  Someone you don't know has picked you up from your home without notice, and you’ve had to…