Former foster dad gets probation in molestation case May 13, 2009
The administrator of Cumberland County Children and Youth Services, which oversees the countys foster parenting program, said last year that Miller was no longer with the agency. However, she noted that Miller, like every other foster parent in the system, had passed a stringent series of background checks as part of the lengthy selection process. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Paternity Dispute Erupts In Madonna Adoption Case May 5, 2009
He added foreign adoptions should be the last resort, "when all other options, like foster parenting in country of residence, have failed.". Madonna found the girl in 2006 at Kondanani Children's Village, an orphanage in Bvumbwe just south of the commercial capital of Blantyre. (Click2Houston, TX)
Man tries to stop Madonna adoption case May 5, 2009
He added foreign adoptions should be the last resort, when all other options, like foster parenting in country of residence, have failed. . (MSNBC -- International)
Ark. group seeks to restrict petition information Apr 29, 2009
- A conservative group says it may ask Arkansas lawmakers to block the release of petition-signers' personal information after a group posted the list of voters who signed petitions to put adoption and foster parenting restrictions on last year's ballot. KnowThyNeighbor. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Keeping up with Kaydden Apr 12, 2009
McNair and her husband took foster parenting classes and jumped through the hoops of the child welfare system to ensure Kaydden would be safe with them. We really started to feel a little sideswiped, McNair said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Could you be a foster parent? Apr 10, 2009
Patience is more than a virtue when it comes to foster parenting. It s a requirement. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
From one mother's arms into another's Mar 8, 2009
Foster parenting turned out to be an emotional roller coaster. The couple accepted four children over the course of a year, but their hearts were repeatedly broken when each one was returned to family. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Local Foster Families Face Tough Decisions Feb 11, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- With more than 25 years of foster parenting between them, almost nothing surprises Brenda Jones and Tammi Tilley -- until they received the mail on Monday. "I open it and I begin to read it and I was like ... stunned!" said Tilley. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Making Congress see green Feb 10, 2009
To learn more about the foster parenting process, visit www. RefugeHouse. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Make Your Own Valentine on Feb. 12 Feb 8, 2009
February Display The library is hosting an informational display encouraging foster parenting from the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (formerly the Department of Social Services) for February. Photographs of foster families and brochures about the foster parenting process are featured. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
The Small World Of Homicide Mar 8, 2008
That's why, he said, he took child psychology classes at St. Paul's College in Lawrenceville and a foster parenting class in Richmond. One of Woolfolk's Church Hill neighbors said he and his wife didn't care for the steady stream of juveniles that visited Woolfolk's house. (WTVR.com, VA)
Foster Parenting For Pets Catching On Feb 27, 2008
Dr. Debbye Turner: Temporary Homes Similar To Human Foster Care. Pet rabbit of the Sebastians, a foster family for animals (CBS/EARLY SHOW). (CBS News -- Early Show)
Q&A with candidates Feb 11, 2008
RUSSELL: More than 20 years as a conservative Republican activist; 20-year history small business ownership; North Mississippi Medical Society President; former Advisory Board member Stop Lawsuit Abuse in Mississippi; longtime pro-life, pro-family, pro-adoption volunteer, leader and advocate; 13-year history of volunteer foster parenting for over 88 newborn babies awaiting adoption; Gov. Haley Barbour appointee to State Board of Health. Q: What would be your top three priorities as 1st District... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
AP News Analysis: Ark. views on AIDS moved past 1992 Dec 17, 2007
"Foster parenting and adoption should be based on qualifications and what is in the best interest of a child, not sexual orientation," McDaniel said. DeMillo covers Arkansas government and politics for The Associated Press. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
'Tireless efforts' toward helping others recognized Dec 7, 2007
Sofyan was awarded because of his education foundation and foster parenting program. Slamet was honored for empowering women in his handicraft home industry. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Don't let this fresh face fool you Nov 30, 2007
The Gartrells offered to do some foster parenting, at first bringing in young children for a day or a week or two. Then it became a week or a month or two. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
He's a Ramblin' kind of guy: Muscatine's Bob Morrison gives local people a voice on his TV talk show Oct 30, 2007
Jaycees, church, flood relief in 1994 and foster parenting. What is your most important personal goal for the next five years. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Kentland family spreads child abuse awareness Oct 20, 2007
I agreed to foster parenting one child then Melissa called me and said there were five children that needed a home. I said, Hey, wait a minute, we agreed to one child. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
Becoming a Foster Parent Oct 8, 2007
In order to be considered for foster parenting you must meet the following requirements ... The purpose of foster parent training is to inform you of some parental issues involved with foster parenting. (Suite101.com)
Health group learns of mentor and foster parent programs Oct 2, 2007
GRANTS - The Comprehensive Community Health Council met at Future Families Foundation Thursday to hear presentations on foster parenting, adoption and youth mentoring as well as a new community resource directory. Patricia Hale, a specialist in foster care and adoption for the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department, discussed the need for more foster parents in Cibola County. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Reader's Alley Sep 19, 2007
Consider foster parenting. Every day, there are hundreds of reasons to get involved as a foster parent in our corner of Montana. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
A walk with a purpose Sep 16, 2007
Don and Patty Bell of Colonial Heights became interested in foster parenting when stationed in Hawaii. "There was a lot of abuse and drug use, and there were a lot of kids that needed a home," Patty Bell said. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
The guy has done it all Jun 15, 2007
The Paquette's aren't planning on adopting or foster parenting any more children. "We're done. We're into grandparenting now," Mary Lou said. (Chariho Times, RI)
Meeting to find American Indian foster parents is 'good start,' organizer says Jun 14, 2007
Luanne Perkins, 49, of Bismarck, who has raised seven children, said she started seriously considering the idea of foster parenting after she heard a co-worker, whose children are in foster care, lament that her children were in non-native foster homes. Perkins said the culture is alive at her home. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
THINK LIKE US - OR ELSE Jun 4, 2007
Emily Rooker, a student at Missouri State University, was required to send a signed letter to the Missouri Legislature supporting homosexual foster parenting and adoption. When she refused, faculty members attacked her for violating the school's policies. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Care program: Foster parents recognized; The best decision to make May 23, 2007
After 10 years and one month of single foster parenting Lois Miller, of Wellsville, was recognized for her dedication Wednesday night with a plaque ... Miller and the Babbitt s say the same thing about foster parenting ... The best thing about foster parenting is the satisfaction you receive when you can make a difference in a child s life. (Wellsville Daily Reporter, NY)
Foster parenting gives couple strong family ties May 16, 2007
The Brewton Standard - News. Serving Brewton & East Brewton and the people and communities of Eastern and Central Escambia County since 1906. (Brewton Standard, AL)
The T&D Mother of The Year May 13, 2007
One of my children majored in early childhood education because of her involvement with the youths that came to our home through foster parenting. As our children continued to ''leave the nest,'' I became aware that this phase of my ministry was ending, and I began to wonder what God wanted me to do next. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Higher payments lure foster parents May 7, 2007
"There is still a misperception of foster parenting being like The Old Lady in the Shoe where you have to take in seven children at a time," Oakes said. Levy said she loves having children around the house again and now recommends fostering to all of her friends. (The Palm Beach Post)
Katrina hits foster kids Apr 24, 2007
"My younger son eventually came to us and said he just wanted to be with his family. I'd always said that once my kids got tired of us (foster parenting), we'd let it go," Greg Fortenberry says ... So did the fact that foster parenting became more difficult after they got back to New Orleans. (USA Today)
Fostering kids Apr 17, 2007
The volunteer-run Heart Gallery also encourages interest in foster parenting, mentoring or working as a court-appointed special advocate, Stafford said. During the exhibit's run in Medford, DHS has received six inquiries from prospective foster parents, Collins said. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Tips for Foster Parents Mar 26, 2007
Some insight to foster parenting in Connecticut. Mar 25, 2007. (Suite101.com)
Special care for special childrenFoster couple takes on the tough cases Mar 23, 2007
Despite the demands, the Morrises have no plans to give up foster parenting anytime soon. "We'll do this as long as we're physically able to," Jonathan said. (Laurel Leader, MD)
County investigating tighter security measures Mar 17, 2007
Fegley said a lot of calls through the collaborative state effort on foster parenting go to Erie County and this would help focus on Allegany County. One worry brought up by the committee was the possibility of theft. (Wellsville Daily Reporter, NY)
Around the Valley Mar 6, 2007
Foster parenting meeting setAspira Foster Family Services will host an informational meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. today at 1320 E. Shaw Ave., Suite 140, Fresno. Those interested in being foster or adoptive parents are encouraged to attend. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Training helps gay families win hearts Jan 30, 2007
The Sutherland-Trevinos -- whose appearance on Oprah Winfrey's show today will provide many Americans' first image of a same-sex couple -- hope their efforts can counter past drives in the Texas legislature to bar gays and lesbians from foster parenting and adoption. "It's not an agenda; it's protecting my family," Andy Sutherland-Trevino said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Clinton: 'Deck Your Opponent' Jan 28, 2007
Clinton was asked about health care, foster parenting and equal pay for women. At times it felt more like an afternoon talk show than a political exchange. (ABC News)
CASA to begin new training program Jan 17, 2007
After briefly considering foster parenting, she decided to visit CASA and get involved in its training program. had been seeing CASA advertised in many different forms and thought it was something I should get involved in, Wisby said. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Place mats hoping to raise awareness about foster parents Jan 4, 2007
Banking on the proposition that the way to a person's heart is through their stomach, Ms. Lombardi and DSS are asking area restaurants to put place mats covered with a dozen photos of children and with facts about foster parenting on their tables to recruit people with compassion ... No one makes money in foster parenting, both Ms. Lombardi and Ms. Camara assert. (The Standard-Times, MA)
