The decision to become a resource family for Iowa children is a big step.
It’s important for current foster, adoptive, and kinship families to have a strong support system, where they can lean on other resource families in their community. And for parents who are interested in becoming resource families, it can be helpful to hear from other parents who can share their experience and advice.
Regardless of where you are on your journey as a resource parent, LSI Foster Care and Adoption presents this new blog to connect western Iowa families who are passionate about providing care for children and teens. LSI Therapist Anne Peters is here to provide a look into her personal experience with becoming a licensed foster and adoptive parent.
A Journey Through Foster Parenting
A blog by Anne Peters, LMFT
“I could never do what you do.” “I could never have a child in my home and then give them back.” “I would get too attached.” If you’re a foster parent, you’ve heard people say these things to you before. If you’re not a resource parent, you’ve maybe thought or said these things yourself. As...
It’s been a whirlwind few weeks over here! One thing you can be sure of if you ever become a resource parent – life is no longer predictable. Regardless, when a new kiddo enters your home, the support pours in. At least, I hope it does for you, too! I had a little peanut join...
Hi, everyone! I am SO excited about today’s blog. Through my first several months of being a resource parent, I have learned how important it is to lean on the supports you have. For me, one of my biggest supports has been my caseworker through LSI Foster Care and Adoption. I’ve actually been blessed with...
Hi, all! We’re officially into the fall/winter holiday season, which is my favorite time of year. The joy of experiencing this through a child in foster care makes it even sweeter. For the last several blogs, the topic has come to me in the middle of the night, often right out of a slumber. I...
When I was brainstorming what was on my heart to blog about this week, an image started coming into my head: an image of a web. Now, I’m not a huge fan of spiders so this is a web unrelated to something creepy. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. It’s a web I’ve found myself...