by sstinson | Apr 30, 2024 | Adoption, Aging Forward, Child Welfare, Community News, Foster Care, foster parents, Parenting, Special Needs, Wellness
Are you ready to be a foster parent and help a child needing unconditional love? Seraaj Family Homes, Inc. can assist you with making the choices that are right for your family. Let’s discuss a few common myths about fostering and answer some frequently asked...
by sstinson | May 1, 2023 | Adoption, Aging Forward, Foster Care, foster parents, Social Work, therapy, Wellness
We honor our foster families and youth every May by raising awareness of the needs within the foster care system. The strongest of those needs is for more dedicated and energetic foster parents. It does not require untold riches and fine fancy homes to become a foster...
by sstinson | Feb 3, 2023 | Adoption, Child Welfare, Foster Care, Parenting, Social Work, therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
Dear parents, I’m not sure your bare feet in the middle of the night will thank me for this information but; buy more legos! That’s right. As it turns out, they are just what our kiddos need to fine-tune some things. We’re researching ways to get children more...
by sstinson | Nov 9, 2022 | Adoption, Aging Forward, Child Welfare, Foster Care, Health, Holidays, Parenting, remote work, Social Work, therapy, Trauma, Wellness
The winter months introduce a change in weather, sleep patterns, and emotions that hit some of us pretty hard and may cause an increase in thoughts or feelings of depression. Seasonal depression affects people of all ages and from all walks of life. “Suicide is...
by sstinson | Aug 3, 2022 | Aging Forward, Child Welfare, Foster Care, Health, Parenting, Trauma, Wellness
During the time spent in foster care, a child will experience many things they might not have previous exposure to, such as extracurricular activities, routine medical exams, and traveling. Which poses the question of whether foster care has the potential to enhance...
by intisar | Jul 12, 2022 | Aging Forward, Foster Care, Health, Parenting, Social Work, Wellness
By Intisar Seraaj Discussion Topics: Defining sleep hygiene Sleep hygiene’s importance for foster parents Importance of therapeutic foster parents understanding sleep hygiene How sleep hygiene improves overall wellness Improving your sleep hygiene What is...
