Many parents wonder why they may need to fill out the Caregiver Information Form, also known as JV290. Only the foster parent can observe and record the child’s daily activities from the time he wakes up in the morning until he heads for bed in the evening — and often what happens in the middle...(0 comments)

The days right before a child visits his biological parents certainly qualifies as among the most difficult for foster parents. In anticipation of the visit, a child’s moods and behavior often shift dramatically. Sometimes they are almost frantic with excitement, which can both express their...(0 comments)

It is an honor to be invited to contribute a regular column to Learn2Foster/Learn2Adopt. I hope that over the months ahead I’ll be able to offer insights into the complex emotional issues facing foster children and the adults caring for them. In future columns, we’ll be examining some of the...(0 comments)