Monthly Archives: December 2016

Foster Parenting in the Digital Age

Trying to protect a child in your home, whether they be biological, adopted or fostered, can be a daunting task as entertainment devices, social media, and the internet permeate our society. The risk for access by predators or the viewing of inappropriate content is not affected by who cares for a child. While biological parents have more control over the activities their children are involved in, those involved in foster parenting may have questions about their rights and responsibilities regarding the online presence of the children in their care. Children [...]

By |2019-08-06T17:47:18+00:00December 21st, 2016|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off on Foster Parenting in the Digital Age

Foster Care Agencies Provide Options for Caregivers

Raising children is no easy task, but when caring for someone else’s children, it can be even more difficult. Right now, there are nearly 60,000 foster children in California and more than 600 of them are currently living with families in Shasta County. Many of these children have psychological or behavioral issues stemming from emotional or physical abuse. These issues can make caring for those children a trying and exhausting endeavor for full-time foster parents. Fortunately, the families that are involved in foster care are not left without resources. The number [...]

By |2019-08-06T17:43:59+00:00December 7th, 2016|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off on Foster Care Agencies Provide Options for Caregivers
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