Mar 12, 2014
Follow this link to read a short but important article that does a beautiful job of articulating 5 basic realities of foster parenting. Written by Solvej Schou, who writes regularly for TakePart,and has also contributed to the Associated Press, Los Angeles Times,...
Jan 29, 2013
In September, 2011, Family Programs Hawaii’s (FPH) It Takes An ‘Ohana Program (ITAO) brought together a group of experienced resource caregivers and adoptive parents who have a passion for creating the best outcomes possible for Hawaii’s children affected by...
Jan 7, 2013
All states are mandated to establish an ongoing training requirement for resource caregivers by the federal government to ensure the safety and support of children, youth and families. As a resource caregiver who has been “in the trenches”, I believe...
Feb 8, 2011
“Care to Share” is a way for people to share their unneeded items with resource families who need them. Resource families, formerly known as foster families, are families who have opened their home to children through fostering, adoption, or guardianship. Click here...
Feb 8, 2011
A compilation of resources and supports available to resource caregivers. Some are DHS-specific; most are available to all resource caregivers, formerly known as foster parents. Download: RESOURCE FAMILY BASICS 02-10
Feb 3, 2011
This article describe the typical progession a child makes through a state welfare system. This chart provides a model which highlights typical decision points on a child’s journey through the current foster care system. Although the format is based on federal...
