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Turning Negatives Into Positives With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy!

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that involves restructuring the way the mind thinks and perceives situations. It connects thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Our happiness is not dependent upon an event, but the way we perceive it.  From Unchecked Negative Thoughts to Reframing The negative thought about what happened can cause negative … Read moreTurning Negatives Into Positives With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy!

Is There Compensation for Foster Parents?

Cute little girl giving mom bouquet of pink gerbera daisies. Loving mother and daughter smiling and hugging. Woman smiling because of compensation for foster parents.

If you’ve considered becoming a foster parent, chances are you’ve heard that they get paid. Maybe it was a friend of a friend who assured you that compensation for foster parents is provided by the state, or perhaps you read somewhere that there were people who became foster parents for the money. To answer your … Read moreIs There Compensation for Foster Parents?

Can Single Parents Foster Children?

Can Single Parents Foster Children? Many single parents have risen to the occasion when it comes to fostering children all throughout the US. About 30% of all foster children in the US are taken in by single parents who are looking to make a difference in that child’s life. In fact, in recent years, over 100,000 … Read moreCan Single Parents Foster Children?

Why Do Children End Up in the Foster Care System?

Throughout the United States, thousands of children, every single year, end up in the American foster care system. Although you may be aware of the dire need for parents, adults, and caretakers to step up and provide a safe and supportive environment for these displaced children, most people don’t like to think about the reasons why we need a foster care system in the first place.

It’s an unfortunate reality when a child ends up without parents, but thanks to our community, we are able to offer them something better for the future.