“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...
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 But often the foster child is withdrawn and angry with challenging behavior issues.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....
A Painful Reminder. Just as with Mother’s Day, Father’s day can be a difficult time for foster youth. With the flood of advertisements, school craft projects, greeting cards, and special events, it’s pretty hard to ignore. And for the child without a biological father in their life, it can be...
Paula reached the checkout lane at the local market with her two carts, one filled with a baby, four packs of diapers, 2 cases of baby formula, boxes of cereal, and several essential foods. Two school-aged children hung from the sides of the cart, threatening to tip it over if...
Saying “I love you” to a child is important. They need to hear it often. But actions speak louder than words. For some children, a touch, a gift, an affirming word, or quality time can mean more than all the “I love you”s in the world. Here’s a collection of...
Foster Care Background In August 2014, Ashley Ricci’s family had the opportunity to provide foster care for a newborn. The baby girl was born seven weeks premature and tested positive for methamphetamine. The baby stayed in their care for fifteen months before returning to her parents. Ashley, herself, had spent a...
Your friend just informed you that they’re going to become a foster parent. How exciting! You’d like to help, but how? Foster parents are like any parent — they get tired, stressed, overwhelmed by the responsibility of being a parent. We’ve all been there. But this stress can be...
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.
