September, 2019 | Children First Foster Family Agency

Foster Care Adoption Shasta County | How Long Does It Take to Adopt a Child from Foster Care?

Foster Care Adoption Shasta County | If you are considering becoming a resource parent, one of the first things you’ll learn about the foster care program is that the primary goal is reunification. The system wants to bring children back together with their biological families, when at all possible. That is not always going to be possible, however, so foster care adoption in Shasta County becomes a secondary goal in many cases. Every Case is Different As far as the timeline for foster care adoption in Shasta County, it’s important [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-09-08T21:59:03+00:00September 27th, 2019|Foster Care in CA, foster to adopt, Resource Parent Requirements in CA|Comments Off

Homeless Former Foster Youth | How Transitional Housing is Preventing Homelessness

Homeless Former Foster Youth | High rates of homeless former foster youth are often reported in the foster care system – which is unfortunate, but reality. It feels like a failure of the system when former foster youth are not able to transition into successful, secure adult life. Fortunately, steps are being taken to improve the homeless former foster youth crisis, and the Transitional Housing Program Plus is a wonderful resource. A Difficult Time When a child turns 18, he or she is no longer eligible for care under the [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-09-08T21:59:24+00:00September 19th, 2019|Transitional Housing Program|Comments Off

THP Plus Requirements | Understanding the THP Plus Requirements

THP Plus Requirements | About 25,000 older youth “age out” of foster care each year without a permanent family to support them. The THP Plus program is a great option for young adults trying to make a smooth transition into their independent lives. However, only certain individuals are eligible for this program, which is why it’s important to understand the THP Plus requirements before going any further. While you can always contact us for more information, we’ve included the basics in this post. General Transitional Housing Program Qualification Requirements For [...]

By Children First FFA|2020-12-28T17:46:52+00:00September 14th, 2019|Transitional Housing Program|Comments Off

Foster Care for Teens | Being a Resource Parent for Teens is an Exciting Opportunity

Foster Care for Teens | When you imagine your future as a resource parent, you might picture welcoming small kids into your home to help them grow and develop. That’s certainly an important part of the foster system, but foster care for teens is also very important. Whether the teen needs foster care for the first time or has been in the system for years, getting great foster care for teens can set them on a path toward a successful future. Teens in Foster Care: The Guidance They Need If [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-08-19T18:10:53+00:00September 7th, 2019|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Mentor Youth | Your Experiences Could Be Life-Changing for a Child

Mentor Youth | Do you feel that your life experiences could benefit an at-risk child? You are probably right! Most adults have a perspective on life that simply can’t be gained at a younger age, and offering to mentor youth who do not have a strong family life to fall back on is a generous and powerful gift. You Don’t Need to be Famous to Mentor Children Often, we see famous people taking time to visit children and talk with them about the future. While that’s great, and their time [...]

By Children First FFA|2019-08-19T18:15:47+00:00September 1st, 2019|Help homeless kids|Comments Off

Monthly Archives: September 2019

Foster Care Adoption Shasta County | How Long Does It Take to Adopt a Child from Foster Care?

Homeless Former Foster Youth | How Transitional Housing is Preventing Homelessness

THP Plus Requirements | Understanding the THP Plus Requirements

Foster Care for Teens | Being a Resource Parent for Teens is an Exciting Opportunity

Mentor Youth | Your Experiences Could Be Life-Changing for a Child