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...
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 But often the foster child is withdrawn and angry with challenging behavior issues.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...
Sad, lonely, scared, confused…children in foster care have a great deal to process. These feelings can turn into behaviors. They need help. Where can foster parents turn for resources to help those in their care? Many parenting books don’t take into consideration the uniques circumstances and obstacles related to foster...
Dear grieving friend, I know you’re hurting right now. You loved that little one well and poured so much of yourself into her. And I know you’ve been rooting for this day. She’s finally returning to her birth family, something she’s been longing for. You’re happy for her. You’ve got...
…For Birth Moms from Foster Kids Already your thoughts are weighing heavy with the realization that Mother’s Day is just over the horizon. It can be a difficult time for a child living in foster care to feel “normal” when the school projects and advertisements keep throwing it in their...
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. It’s sad that such a thing need exist, but closing our eyes to the reality won’t make it go away. There are many types of child abuse. Physical and emotional neglect, physical and verbal abuse, and sexual abuse are destroying children’s lives as you...
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...
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.
