A Tender Love & Care Foster Family Agency

Disciplining Your Foster Child When disciplining your foster child, it is best to use redirection and open communication instead of corporal punishment, which is not allowed as per the Foster Child’s Personal Rights. This will help you understand the reasoning behind their behavior and how to guide them. #ATenderLoveAndCareFFA #FosterChild

Be a Resource Parent Do you want to open your home to a foster child in need? If so, become a resource parent through us and receive up to $300 towards CPR/First Aid training and home inspection expenses. Visit www.tlcffa.org for more info. #ResourceParent #FosterChild

How Donating to Foster Care Benefits You Giving comes in various forms, such as volunteering or donating. Choosing to donate to children in the foster care system not only makes a difference in their lives but also provides personal advantages. The selfless act of giving benefits to you in the following ways: a. It makes you happier.... b. It makes you better at budgeting while boosting your motivation. c. It provides you the opportunity to help your community. Make a difference through donations. Visit www.tlcffa.org/donate/. #FosterCare #Donation

Factors Affecting Placement In determining a foster home for a child, we evaluate their needs and match them with a potential resource family. This includes their strengths, preferences, experiences, and the child’s given information. #Placement #ATenderLoveAndCareFFA

Life-Changing Reasons to Be a Resource Parent (Part 1) There are over 420,000 children in the foster care system as of this writing, which leads to the increased need for foster homes in the United States. Likewise, here are some of the compelling reasons why you should become a resource parent: a. You can help steer the course of a child’s life towards the right direction into a brighter future.... b. You can provide a safe, warm, and loving home for a foster child. Source: www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cb/afcarsreport27.pdf #ResourceParent #ATenderLoveAndCareFFA

In the spirit of the Spring season, we encourage loving and caring individuals to donate their time and join us this Wednesday to ask questions and discover what we do here at TLC FFA. Becoming a foster parent or an adoptive parent is a rewarding opportunity not just for you but for children in need. Please let us know if you have any questions, we would be happy to answer them! Have a fantastic rest of your week! Please call us at 951.242.7738 or email our Resource Parent Co-ordinator at [email protected]

Benefits of Being a Resource Parent 1. Allows you to show your love and compassion to children 2. Helps you become more socially aware 3. Helps you nurture the life a child... 4. Grounds you and encourages you to see the world differently #ResourceParent #ATenderLoveAndCareFFA

Defining Medically Fragile Foster Children We offer medically fragile care for foster children with special needs. This includes children with medical conditions like asthma or type 2 diabetes, as well as pregnant or teenage mothers who require support. #FosterChildren #MedicallyFragile

Making a Difference Foster care is a program that provides support to children aged 0-21 who have been separated from their biological family members. As a foster care agency, we work together with resource families to make a difference in their lives. #ATenderLoveAndCareFFA #FosterCare

Access Support from Our Staff Do you have a question regarding our services or upcoming training workshops and events? If so, feel free to give us a call or visit send us a message by visiting www.tlcffa.org/Contact/. #ATenderLoveAndCareFFA #OurStaff

Becoming a Resource Family (Part 1) If you and your spouse want to take on the role of a resource parent and adopt a foster child under your care, there are several steps you need to accomplish. To become eligible for resource parenting, you must accomplish the following: a. Attend orientation and family training... b. Complete the application process and undergo background checks #ResourceFamily #Parenting

Accessible Mental Health Services We offer the following mental health services to resource families and foster children: a. Individual counseling... b. Family counseling c. Crisis intervention d. Parenting classes e. Plan development #MentalHealthServices #FosterChildren

Qualities Every Resource Parent Should Have a. Exceptional listening skills b. Financial stability c. Consistency in their personal and family life... d. Willingness to support a foster child e. Empathy, patience, and a good sense of humor #ResourceParentQualities #ATenderLoveAndCareFFA

Caring for Kids with Asthma In addition to asthma medication, here are more ways to ensure your foster child’s health: a. Follow their asthma action plan... b. Keep track of your child’s asthma triggers c. Provide long-term controller medicines, such as an inhaler #FosterKid #AsthmaMedication

What to Do If Your Foster Child Is Sick Call your health care provider right away to find out if an in-person visit is necessary. For kids with asthma, your physician will recommend the best way to manage their asthma while receiving treatment. #FosterChild #Sick

Tips for Using Public Transportation (Part 2) Shared below are more tips for using public transportation with foster kids: c. Practice hand hygiene by washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol upon arriving at your destination.... d. Practice respiratory etiquette by covering your coughs or sneezes with the inside of your elbow or tissue. This includes avoiding touching your mouth, nose, and eyes with unwashed hands too. #FosterKid #PublicTransportation

Maintain Supplies at Home Unless recommended by your health care provider, keep giving your foster child their asthma medication. Additionally, you may contact your local pharmacy to refill their prescription to ensure you have enough supplies at home. #FosterChild #AsthmaMedication

Traveling with Children: Staying Safe Here are a few safety tips when traveling with children: a. Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary... b. Pack sanitizing wipes & hand sanitizer c. Wear cloth face coverings d. Remain at least 6 ft. away from others in public #StayingSafe #Traveling

When to Wear a Face Mask When traveling with your foster children, wearing a face mask is essential when physical distancing is difficult. However, it is not recommended for children under 2 years old and children who have trouble breathing (please follow CDC guidelines). #FaceMask #FosterChildren