Most teens look forward to relaxing over the summer break, hanging out with friends, and generally being lazy. It’s something they feel they’ve earned. As a parent, you may have other ideas for your teen’s free time. The most important things are keeping them safe and preventing them from going...
Whether you’re considering becoming a foster resource parent or considering adding a pet to your foster home, a family pet can be a great addition. There are several things to consider before mixing kids and pets, especially when the kids are coming from difficult circumstances. Benefits of Having Pets There...
“They grow up so fast.” We’ve all seen it — the baby becomes a toddler, the toddler goes off to school, the child develops into a young adult, then *POOF* – your baby stands before you — an adult. But in foster care, you may only have the “baby” for...
Being a Foster Parent (or Resource Parent, as it’s now being referred to) is a big deal, so it’s good to be confident in your decision and to feel ready. To be a foster parent, there are three areas of readiness you’ll want to address. Have you done all the...
Everyone gets stressed now and then. It’s part of the human condition. But ongoing stress can cause a multitude of health issues when left unchecked. Many stress factors are outside of our control, which is the main reason they are stressful! And when we are stressed, we tend to make...
For many children, trick-or-treating is great fun. But for some children, especially those who have experienced trauma in their lives, it can be quite unsettling. Some parents find the whole idea of sending their kids out to take candy from strangers scary. Give your kids a fun time and eliminate...
Every foster parent imagines taking in a neglected child and providing a loving home environment. But often the foster child is withdrawn and angry with challenging behavior issues. There is no love connection. On the one hand, the child doesn’t want to be there, so some of these behaviors are...
Imagine being the new kid in a new school. You feel self-conscious and a little scared and very alone. It’s hard for any new student. But for a child that is already struggling academically and lacks typical social skills, this scenario can be a recipe for disaster in the classroom....
Pool Safety Summer is in full swing and families are heading to the swimming pool for fun and relief from the heat. But with water play comes some inherent risks that must not be ignored. Pool safety is a number one priority. A foster parent takes on the tremendous...
It’s Not Fair Normally, a young person’s 18th birthday is a highly anticipated time of celebration. But for those in foster care, it can mean being launched unprepared into a harsh world. Few parents are likely to throw their child out of the house on their 18th birthday. But with...
Avant-Garde Foster Family Agency honored by Corona Chamber of Commerce
CORONA, CA – 7/31/19 – Corona Chamber of Commerce presented Avant-Garde FFA with the Economic Enrichment Award. This award is presented to member businesses for adding to the progressive growth of workforce development by providing employment within our region.
Avant-Garde is honored to be a member in good standing of Corona Chamber of Commerce.
