“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...
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...
Relationships can flourish or suffer based on our expectations of others. With kids in foster care, you need to be extra aware of your expectations as well as helping the youth in your care set their expectations. As we enter the holiday season, there are bound to be many opportunities for...
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...
As you go through the process of becoming a Resource Parent, you’ll have plenty to consider while preparing for the arrival of your child. The state mandates some specific guidelines that we address during your orientation, and later your home inspection. But certainly, you want to go beyond the bare...
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.
