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 But often the foster child is withdrawn and angry with challenging behavior issues.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