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...
“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 But often the foster child is withdrawn and angry with challenging behavior issues.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...
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...
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...
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.
