By Mike Rippy When my wife and I started fostering, I admit, I was somewhat reluctant. We learned pretty quickly that we were not made to foster little kids. We found our teen foster niche pretty quickly and boy has it
By Jill Rippy Teens tend to be the most feared population of foster children. Without a doubt, the majority of the calls and messages I receive from potential foster parents are from those wishing to foster ages 0 to 5. When
By: Jill Rippy Foster parents tell me quite often they cannot afford to take their family on vacation. Yes, my dear. Yes, you can. Spend your money on making memories and giving your foster children memories rather than things. Every kid
Guest Author: Sarah Michaels I don’t think I could ever accurately find the words to sum up this picture. It’s pure joy and complete pain all in one. This is my beautiful foster daughter. And let’s be real, when you agree to
By Jill Rippy Yes, it's true. Do you know that teachers are the next best home if a child can't be placed with relatives? Teachers can take foster children into their homes as a kinship placement. And, it does not have
By Jill Rippy Recently, I embarked on a “girl trip” with three little girls. For two little girls in foster care, the trip involved a first airplane experience, a mouse in a magical place, and a dolphin named Winter. Though the
To One of the Great Loves of my Life, I was your first Mom
