As many of us travel along this journey of adoption and foster care, few of us will make it without finding ourselves knee deep in the trenches. It is while in those trenches that we truly realize the importance of support in adoption and foster care. Rose Colored Glasses Daniel and I first started the adoption process quite young. He was only 19 and I ... Read More
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Advocacy in Foster Care
Advocacy is a useful tool in seeking change when change needs to happen. I am a rather passionate person, and when there is a cause worth fighting for, I am there. These days I tend to focus on those topics near and dear to my life (Adoption, foster care and FASD primarily), but if I could I would add a lot more to that list. I found a recent quote from A Wide Line encompassing ... Read More
I Still Hug Your Teddy Bear
***Disclaimer: This post is focused on the perspective of a foster parent and what a foster parent goes through. It does not touch at all on birth parents and their feelings, or even the children, and is not meant to be a discussion on children returning home. Those are very important topics, but for another post. Instead, this is meant to look at the emotions a ... Read More
9 Must Read Books for the Adoption Process
If you have begun your adoption journey already, then I am sure you have come to realize what a daunting and overwhelming experience it truly is. I am a firm believer in doing your research and reading up on various topics as you enter new phases of life. These books are some of my personal favorites which I truly believe will be a great resource for you in your adoption ... Read More
7 Important Things to Know to Start the Adoption Process
Starting the adoption process can be a daunting task. Finding a centralized hub with all of the information is almost impossible. Rules, prices, countries available, and even the process can differ between provinces and countries. In this post I will provide important things to know based on Canadian information, so you can start your adoption process! ... Read More
Local Adoption or International Adoption: Which One is Right?
The great adoption debate: Should you adopt locally or overseas (and if you're not sure about adoption in general, find out if adoption is wrong here)? The judgment of others is readily available when you decide to move forward with adoption, as everyone comes forward with opinions about where you should adopt from. It is ironic, however, that 99% of the time these opinions are ... Read More
Foster Parent’s Take Strike! 7 Facts We Want You to Know! (Part II)
Last post I began our strike notice with the first 4 facts foster parents want you to know. Today, I continue with the last 3 and hopefully help foster a new understanding of the journey we walk. 5. Children are Not Resilient Many professionals are quick to throw around the term "resilient" when it comes to children experiencing trauma, neglect, abuse, and multiple ... Read More
Is Adoption Wrong?
I am a social worker. I've also been an adoptive parent for almost 14 years and a foster parent for almost 13. Over the past several years, however, with the creation of Facebook groups in particular, I have seen a shift in the way adoption and foster care is both discussed and viewed. Adoption ethics have come to the forefront of many discussions in both positive and negative ... Read More
How I Got Almost 6000 Views In My First 2 Weeks of Blogging
When writers begin blogging they usually have the same goal in mind: for people to read their blog. Many are driven by different reasons, but often they aim to provide valuable information or resources to others, a way to journal their life, and a creative outlet for writing. Beyond this, many have now turned to blogging to make money from home. In order to make ... Read More
Crucial Next Steps to Making Money With Your Blog
If you've read my post Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Own Money Making Blog and have officially started your blog, then congratulations!! There is A LOT of work that goes into setting up a blog, and you deserve a great job! This page contains affiliate links meaning I earn a commission if you use those links. I only recommend products I use and trust. Last I ... Read More