Myths of Foster Care

Children in foster care don’t fit one demographic

Children have been referred into foster care more than 600 times this year in western Iowa alone. They enter foster care through no fault of their own, and there is...

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The goal of foster care isn’t adoption

November is National Adoption Month. At LSI Foster Care and Adoption, we’re busy celebrating and thanking the many families who are providing kids with loving forever homes. This month, we’re...

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Birth parents need support too

Children are placed in foster care through no fault of their own. Most children enter foster care when their birth parents are not able to care for them appropriately, which...

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Children in foster care don’t need to be “rescued” from their homes

If you haven’t been exposed to foster care, you might think that the best thing for children is for them to be “rescued” from their bad environment and removed from...

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Iowa teens need loving homes, too

When families decide to become licensed foster parents, many choose to open their homes solely to younger children. And while these families are providing critical care to hundreds of the...

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There is no “perfect moment” to become a foster parent

There are plenty of reasons you might talk yourself out of considering foster care. “I don’t own a home.” “I already have kids or pets.” “I’m too busy.” “I have...

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No Child Should Be Labeled a “Bad Kid”

When children are placed in foster care, their whole world is turned upside down. They are forced to say goodbye to their family, their friends, and their school. The tangible,...

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You’re Supposed to Get Attached

Every foster parent will tell you that there are tough days. That one of the hardest parts is saying goodbye to a child who has been in your care. When...

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