We like to be as transparent as possible when it comes to money and foster care. It’s a touchy subject, of course. After all, in a perfect world the foster …
Food In Foster Care
Does the title of this article surprise you? After all, what could be so different about food in foster care? It’s not like it’s “food in an orphanage” or “food …
Things You Might Not Expect About Foster Care
When you arrive in a new city, you never quite know what it’s going to be like, no matter how much you read up on it. It’s much the same …
Foster Care By the Numbers
When it comes to placing children in foster homes, we treat each and every one like the wonderful person he or she is. We get to know them and do …
Common Myths About Foster Care
In the previous few articles we’ve detailed some of the most important aspects of what foster care is. But it’s also important to talk about what foster care isn’t, and …
The Most Common Types of Foster Care Parents
First of all, let’s get this out of the way: just because you don’t fit into one of the categories mentioned below doesn’t mean that you’re not eligible for becoming …
What Is Foster Care? A FAQ For Potential Foster Parents
In our previous blog we started off by telling you all the good that can come from being a foster parent. That good is not only for the child, but …
An Introduction to Contra Costa County’s Foster Care
If you’re here to learn about foster care, we’d like to say thank you for stopping by. Being involved in foster care is an incredibly rewarding experience, one that just …
CBS 5 – Fair Chance Employer Summit
East Bay Employers Learn Benefits Of Hiring Former Inmates The Fair Chance Summit in Contra Costa County helps employers connect with qualified job-seekers who are former inmates turning their lives …