An Introduction to Foster Care
An overview of what foster care means to Sevita, how to apply, who is eligible and what the foster care process looks like.
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Many of us may know what foster care is, but may not understand why foster care is important. Learn more in our latest blog post.
Foster care supports children and teens worldwide — but it can seem unclear how foster services work for kids in care. In this post, we’ll answer these questions:
Foster care touches the lives of so many children in need. In 2021, there were over 390,000 children in care.
Kids and teens may need the support of foster care for a variety of reasons. Some examples include:
There are many benefits of foster care for children in need. Here are six of the biggest ones.
One of the biggest benefits of foster care is the stability it provides to children.
For children living with trauma, trust can be hard to rebuild.
Foster care services may also help kids in care when it comes to school.
Living in a foster family can help develop essential social skills.
Spending time with siblings in foster care, joining in on family activities, and trying new things all help children learn how to communicate, share, and work together. Social skills picked up during foster care can help support long-term self-confidence.
Foster care can help children and teens learn how to handle their emotions in a healthy way.
There are many foster care benefits — and a loving home is one of the biggest.
Did you know that up to 36% of children in foster care are 11 years or older?
Most of the time, when we think of foster care, we picture young children — the truth is that there are many teens in foster care.
Foster parents for teens in care should be ready to listen and provide support. This may also mean visiting with a therapist or counselor.
It’s not all challenges, though — fostering teens is a fulfilling act.
Looking for more information on foster parenting?
If so, our upcoming webinar can help point you in the right direction.
By attending a Foster Parent Information Session Webinar and learning more about the fostering process, you can take the first step toward becoming a foster parent and providing a safe, loving, and supportive home for a child in need.
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An overview of what foster care means to Sevita, how to apply, who is eligible and what the foster care process looks like.
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