Foster Care Archives - Agape Adoption Agency of Arizona We Are A Phoenix Adoption Agency That Specializes In Family Services Wed, 09 Jul 2025 03:27:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Seven Tips for Fostering Minority Children https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/seven-tips-for-fostering-minority-children/ https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/seven-tips-for-fostering-minority-children/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 03:27:04 +0000 https://www.agapeaz.org/?p=31068 It goes without saying that fostering will rock your world and change the dynamics in your home dramatically. And when your new addition has a different ethnic background than yours, the changes will likely be more pronounced, since there’ll be one more thing separating your reality from theirs. This will provide countless opportunities to demonstrate […]

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]]> https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/seven-tips-for-fostering-minority-children/feed/ 0 Guiding Your Foster Kids to Use Social Media Safely: 10 Tips https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/guiding-your-foster-kids-to-use-social-media-safely-10-tips/ https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/guiding-your-foster-kids-to-use-social-media-safely-10-tips/#respond Sat, 21 Jun 2025 03:11:57 +0000 https://www.agapeaz.org/?p=31061 Talk about daunting! Being charged with keeping a child safe in 2025 is a high calling. Introduce two “complicating” factors—caring for foster children (whose backgrounds and trauma history are likely a mystery to you) and the rugged risks of social media—and you have a big challenge on your hands!  All children need and deserve care […]

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]]> https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/guiding-your-foster-kids-to-use-social-media-safely-10-tips/feed/ 0 Paving the Road to Healing for Children Who Have Suffered Neglect and Abuse https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/healing-for-children-who-have-suffered-neglect-and-abuse/ https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/healing-for-children-who-have-suffered-neglect-and-abuse/#respond Thu, 01 May 2025 12:41:41 +0000 https://www.agapeaz.org/?p=31049 Neglect and abuse come in all shapes and sizes, as do the children who have endured them. These precious kids are hungry for your tender, loving care, though sometimes you’d never know it by their actions.  The first and most foundational step on the healing journey is becoming a student of their background, seeking as […]

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]]> https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/healing-for-children-who-have-suffered-neglect-and-abuse/feed/ 0 Healthy Ways to Team Up with Birth Parents https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/healthy-ways-to-team-up-with-birth-parents/ https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/healthy-ways-to-team-up-with-birth-parents/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2025 01:22:25 +0000 https://www.agapeaz.org/?p=31040 To be the best foster parent, commit to believe the best of your foster child, yourself, and your child’s birth parents, and trust God to give you grace to navigate the labyrinth of unknowns you’ll encounter. “Love believes all things,” 1 Corinthians 13:7 tells us, so the very best foster parenting requires faith to imagine […]

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]]> https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/healthy-ways-to-team-up-with-birth-parents/feed/ 0 Tips for Fostering Children with Special Needs and Developmental Disabilities https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/tips-for-fostering-children-with-special-needs-and-developmental-disabilities/ https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/tips-for-fostering-children-with-special-needs-and-developmental-disabilities/#respond Mon, 10 Mar 2025 01:58:15 +0000 https://www.agapeaz.org/?p=31029 You don’t need formal special education training to foster children who struggle with special needs or developmental delays. What you do need is a willing heart to learn about and understand how to help these kids thrive. You’ll also need an extra portion of grace and endurance. Here are some tips to help you successfully […]

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]]> https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/tips-for-fostering-children-with-special-needs-and-developmental-disabilities/feed/ 0 7 Pointers for Fostering Large Sibling Groups https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/fostering-large-sibling-groups/ https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/fostering-large-sibling-groups/#respond Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:42:56 +0000 https://www.agapeaz.org/?p=31010 You’ve completed your home study, and you’re all set to roll up your sleeves and foster … and then … you get a call about a sibling foursome in urgent need of placement. But you’re unsure, and doubts flood your mind. Are we ready? Can we really take on more than one child at a […]

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]]> https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/fostering-large-sibling-groups/feed/ 0 When Parent Visits Disappoint https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/when-parent-visits-disappoint/ https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/when-parent-visits-disappoint/#respond Wed, 01 Jan 2025 16:30:15 +0000 https://www.agapeaz.org/?p=31002 Whenever foster children experience visits with their biological parents, an avalanche of emotions and reactions will surface—or at least be present below the surface. While some of these visits go well and the child feels happiness, comfort, and hope when they’re over, sometimes things go sideways. Visits with moms and dads can trigger a rollercoaster […]

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]]> https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/when-parent-visits-disappoint/feed/ 0 9 Ways to Guide Your Foster Kids to Cybersafety https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/9-ways-to-guide-your-foster-kids-to-cybersafety/ https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/9-ways-to-guide-your-foster-kids-to-cybersafety/#respond Sat, 07 Dec 2024 20:03:08 +0000 https://www.agapeaz.org/?p=30998 Since vicious cybercriminals are targeting kids online, and social media interactions have destructive power, foster parents play a key role in protecting the well-being of the children and teens in their care. Past pain and trauma make foster kids especially vulnerable to online dangers. What can you do to protect these kids from online bullying […]

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]]> https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/9-ways-to-guide-your-foster-kids-to-cybersafety/feed/ 0 8 Trail Tips for Climbing “Trust Mountain” with Your Teen https://www.agapeaz.org/uncategorized/8-trail-tips-for-climbing-trust-mountain-with-your-teen/ https://www.agapeaz.org/uncategorized/8-trail-tips-for-climbing-trust-mountain-with-your-teen/#respond Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:27:16 +0000 https://www.agapeaz.org/?p=30992 One of your tallest, most foreboding mountains to scale in foster care is “Trust Mountain.” The hike up can be especially treacherous with teenagers! It takes grit, planning, patience, and a copious amount of tenacity to establish two-way trust with some kids. If it’s time to pull up your big boy (or girl) pants to […]

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]]> https://www.agapeaz.org/uncategorized/8-trail-tips-for-climbing-trust-mountain-with-your-teen/feed/ 0 Ten Things to Know Before Becoming a Foster Parent https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/ten-things-to-know-before-becoming-a-foster-parent/ https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/ten-things-to-know-before-becoming-a-foster-parent/#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:08:27 +0000 https://www.agapeaz.org/foster-care/eight-ways-freedom-is-ringing-in-your-home-copy-copy/ Learn more about several helpful parenting tips to help you coach your foster kids when going back to school

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