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Adopting a child is a life-changing decision that opens up a world of love, joy, and new beginnings. As an adoptive parent, your role is pivotal in providing a nurturing environment that helps your child thrive. Raising an adopted child comes with its own unique set of considerations, and navigating this journey requires sensitivity, understanding,…

The transition from foster care to adulthood can be a challenging and uncertain journey for many young individuals. As they age out of the system, foster kids often face unique obstacles in finding stable employment and achieving self-sufficiency. Recognizing the significance of supporting these vulnerable youth, workforce programs specifically tailored for foster kids have emerged…

Are you aware of your rights? Take a look at The Foster Child Bill of Rights, established by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. This comprehensive document outlines the rights of children and youth in foster care, guiding the department and its providers in delivering care and services that prioritize permanency, safety, and well-being….

At Foster Skills, we embrace both realism and idealism. We hold empirical research in high regard and firmly believe in the power of data. Our ultimate goal is to improve outcomes, and we invite you to join us in this mission. Our founder dedicated over 100 consecutive hours to compile the comprehensive All Things Foster…

Overcoming Initial Concerns Foster parenting may seem daunting, but we assure you it’s not! Our goal is to empower you to become the best foster parent possible. Key Steps for Success To achieve this, there are two key steps you must take: gaining awareness about the challenges faced by children in foster care and familiarizing…

Foster Skills tackles a pressing issue: the unfortunate reality that today’s foster youth, without any fault of their own, bear the brunt of both individual failings and systemic inaction or ill-considered action—often a combination of both. We firmly believe that the root cause of poor outcomes for foster youth lies in a deficit of systemic…