An introduction to foster care from a Christian perspective
Intro to the Speakers
Speakers Becky Williams, a Social Worker for Lydia Home, Rolinda Robinson, a Foster Care licensing rep, and Michal & Brian Kolb, new to Foster Care each share who they are and if Foster Care is right for you!
Preparing Your Home
Rolinda talks about what she looks for when inspecting new prospective foster parent’s homes and gives tips on how you can prepare your home.
Common Myths
Rolinda debunks common myths about Foster Care including myths about how much money foster parents make, abuse in foster children, and foster children being juvenile delinquents.
Navigating Discipline
Becky talks about the complexities of navigating discipline with foster children and how to work with your caseworker regarding behavior management.
Navigating the Relationship Between Bio & Foster Kids
Rolinda, Becky, and Michal & Brian each talk about ways to navigate boundaries and relationships between their biological and foster children
Pursuing Marriage while Fostering
Becky and Michal & Brian talk about ways in which you can continue to pursue your spouse whilst navigating the new dynamics of bringing in a foster child.
Fostering as a Single Parent
Rolinda talks about her experience fostering as a single parent.
Fostering Cross-Culturally
Becky and Michal & Brian talk about their experiences fostering cross culturally and give tips on how to incorporate your foster child’s culture into your family
Importance of having a Church Community
Becky, Rolinda, and Michal & Brian talk about how important it is for Christian foster parents to have a church community
Navigating Mental Health in Foster Kids
Becky talks about the importance of having good treatment plans for foster children struggling with mental health issues.
Navigating Gender Identity
Becky talks about ways in which Christian foster parents can navigate the complexities of gender identity should it come up with their foster child.
Navigating Questions about Bio Parents
Becky talks about what to do if your foster child has questions about their biological parents.
Fostering Babies and Toddlers
Rolinda and Michal & Brian talk about the complexities of fostering babies and toddlers.
Fostering Elementary Age
Rolinda and Becky talk about the complexities of fostering elementary age children.
Fostering Teens and Pre-Teens
Rolinda and Becky talk about the complexities of fostering teens and pre-teens.
Why You Should Foster!
Rolinda, Becky, and Michal & Brian talk about why you should begin the journey of fostering!