Category Archives: Foster Care Education

In honor of #NationalFosterCareMonth, we would like to shout out some of our partners in the foster care community! CASA of the South Plains has an amazing advocate program for children in foster care. Advocates develop a meaningful connection with children in care in order to make informed suggestions regarding the child’s well-being. These advocatesContinue reading “Shoutout Saturday”

In honor of #NationalFosterCareMonth, we would like to shout out some of our partners in the foster care community! Reclaimed43 is a local organization that serves teens that have aged out of foster care. Through mentorship and guidance, they help ease the transition to adulthood. They also help meet specific needs of these teens. ForContinue reading “Shoutout Saturday”

What happens when a foster parent gets a new placement? Must dos: Take to a doctor’s appointment within 72 hours Schedule a psych exam Schedule a dentist appointment (and any additional doctor’s appointments needed) Enroll in school or daycare Schedule caseworker visits within the first 24-48 hours Meet with WIC if child is under 5Continue reading “New Placement”

In honor of #NationalFosterCareMonth, we would like to shout out some of our partners in the foster care community! Amarillo Angels is an organization based in Amarillo that serves the entire Panhandle region. They have two programs that we especially love. The first is their Dare to Dream program. In this program, mentors are matchedContinue reading “Shoutout Saturday”

In honor of #NationalFosterCareMonth, we would like to shout out some of our partners in the foster care community! One Heart Lubbock is a collective of Lubbock-area churches working to enhance our community’s response to foster care. They host events like Foster Parent Night Out and Foster Care Babysitting Training. If you would like toContinue reading “Shoutout Saturday”