Fostering Teens: Why Older Kids Need You Most
Your loving home may be what stands between teenagers in your community, and unfavorable outcomes for foster youth.
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
October 16, 2026
Read MoreWhy Foster Children Sometimes Push You Away — And What It Actually Means
When a foster child pulls away, it's not rejection, it's trauma talking. Here's what's really going on, and how to respond with patience and presence.
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
October 2, 2026
Read MoreWhen Siblings Compete for Your Attention: A Caregiver's Guide to Sibling Jealousy
My kids are always fighting... now what?
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 25, 2026
Read MoreThe Literary Crisis & Foster Youth : A Guide for Caregivers
Every school move can cost a foster child weeks of learning. Every new classroom, a relationship with a teacher who finally understood them. By third grade, only 1 in 3 are reading at grade level. This isn't an intelligence gap. It's a stability gap, and it's one you can help close.
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
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Read MoreShould You Fear Reconnecting with the Family of Origin in Foster Care?
Is the family of origin the part of foster care you're most afraid of? You're not alone, and it's not what you think.
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
Read MoreSensory Overload, Meltdowns, and Big Feelings : A Foster Parent's Guide to Staying Regulated
The meltdown in aisle 7 isn't a parenting failure. It's a nervous system asking for help.
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
Read MoreUnderstanding Reunification : The Role of Foster Parents in Supporting Family Reconnection
Reunification is a key concept in foster care, as it aims to restore children with their family of origin. As foster parents, their crucial role is not only to provide temporary care, but to also support children during transition periods. This post explores what reunification entails and how foster parents navigate these emotional challenges.
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
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Read MorePreparing for the First Day of Foster Care
You Said Yes. Here's What Comes Next.
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
Read MoreThe Fostering the Future Act: What It Means for Foster Youth in Pennsylvania
The Fostering the Future Act (H.R. 7432) passed the U.S. House in 2026. Here's what it means for foster youth aging out of care in Pennsylvania — and why it matters.
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
Read MoreWhat Is Trauma-Informed Parenting & Why Every Parent Should Know About It
Most children in foster care have experienced some form of trauma, and trauma-informed parenting is crucial for their development.
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
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Read MoreWhat happens to kids in foster care during summer?
More than 400,000 children are in foster care in the US on any given day. For many of them, summer isn't a season of fun, it's one of the most destabilizing times of year.
Pblished by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
Read MoreYour Kids Are Grown. Now What? How Foster Care Gives the Second Half of Life Purpose
The house is quiet now. The backpacks are gone, the dinner table has empty chairs, and the calendar that used to be packed with practices and pickups sits mostly blank. If you've found yourself standing in a bedroom that used to belong to your child wondering, "What do I do now?", you're not alone. And you might be closer to your next purpose than you think.
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
Read MoreFostering a Teenager - It Matters More than You Think
You may be what changes the trajectory of a child's life.
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
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Read MoreCalled to Care : What Faith Communities Can Do For Foster Children in PA
You've probably heard it before: "One family per church and the foster care crisis disappears." It sounds too simple to be true. But the numbers don't lie, and the only thing standing between that reality is whether enough people decide to take the first step. Your congregation could be one of them.
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
Read MoreYou Are Not Alone: The Hidden World of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
There are 2.7 million grandparents in the United States raising their grandchildren without either parent in the home. That's not just a number, that's a grandmother skipping retirement to pack school lunches. A grandfather figuring out drop-off lines, and sports events. People who said yes when no one else did.
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
Read MoreFoster Parenting vs. Adoption: How to Choose the Right Path for Your Family
What does it really take to open your home to a child in need? Whether you're considering fostering, adopting, or simply want to learn more, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know.
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
Read MoreWhen Holidays Are Hard: Supporting Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Children Through Family-Focused Days
The card aisle goes quiet when you're a foster parent. You're standing there wondering, do I buy a Father's Day card? Do I encourage them to make one for their dad? What if they cry? What if they don't? Nobody prepared you for this moment, and that's exactly why we're talking about it.
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
Read MoreSpooky Season Guide: Making Halloween Magic with Your Kids
Halloween Excitement is in the air!
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
Read MoreOVER 100 DAYS WITHOUT A BUDGET: Pennsylvania's Foster Care Crisis
Pennsylvania's state budget has been at an impasse since June 30th which was over 100 days ago. And while politicians argue in Harrisburg, vulnerable children and families are paying the price.
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
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Read MoreLandlines Are Cool Again! : Why Parents Are Bringing Old-School Childhoods to Life
What impact are screens having on our children?
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
Read MoreFostering as a Family: How It Changes Your Home, Heart, and Legacy
When you open your home to a child, you open your heart to a brand new kind of love.
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
Read MoreAdoption Myths Busted: What the Journey Really Looks Like
You’ve heard the stories, the whispers, the assumptions… but how much of it is actually true?
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
Read MoreLife After Adoption: What Support Looks Like for Forever Families
Adoption is not the end of the story; it's just the beginning.
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
Read MoreThinking About Fostering? Here's What You Should Know First
Over 15,000 children in Pennsylvania are in foster care. But what does that actually mean?
Published by Aubriana Wykoff
September 16, 2026
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