“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...
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 But often the foster child is withdrawn and angry with challenging behavior issues.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....
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...
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...
“There’s something going around.” Not what any parent wants to hear. But with the current cold and flu season raging, chances are pretty high that something is going to make it into your house at some point. While you are no doubt a pro at taking care of the sick...
It’s fun to look back at old photos and reminisce over our memories. I’ve found that many of my childhood memories are grounded more in the photo from the moment than from the actual moment itself. What if a child has experienced a life of chaos and confusion, changing homes...
Every household needs to be prepared for possible emergencies. Earthquakes, fires, floods, and other unforeseen disasters can be chaotic without a plan in place. Having foster children in the home requires some additional preparation. Disaster and emergency procedures, dictated by the state and the agency, are in place to help protect...
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.
