99.1 The Mix Public Affairs - June 2022 Teresa Cocker, Chief Program Officer from the Norris Center and Julie, a current foster parent inform you about the benefits of fostering…
A knee scooter, hunting boots, and a ride to school (Blog #16)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom Support comes from all different places! Through this journey I have found support within the school, counselors, other foster parents of siblings, and family. As…
The importance of Self Advocacy in “foster court” (Blog #15)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom Unfortunately, court proceedings are a part of fostering a child. I had no idea what to…
Put the safety pin down! Do not pierce your sister’s nose! (Blog #13)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom This blog is for mere entertainment! This past weekend I was working at an event for families who are Spanish speaking who have children with…
Estate Sale Intervention (Blog #8)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom Do you know how sometimes the world just seems to dump everything on you at once? How bad things happen that don't have anything to…
Foster Care 101 – Virtual Meeting
Do you have questions about the foster care system? Interested in learning about what the reality of foster care is in our community? Curious about the different ways that you…
Can’t I Just Get a Sick Day to Myself? (Blog #7)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom I'm technically home sick with the flu today. When I called in sick to work early this morning (before kids were awake), I was imagining…
Cyber Bullying and Colorful Eyeliner (Blog #6)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom Middle schoolers are Mean. Our little Miss D is experiencing cyber and in-person bullying. I'm not sure if it's a girl thing or not. As…
“Other (explain)” (Blog #5)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom School forms. Hate them. I've had three children go through the schools and those forms are never fun. But, when I filled out those forms…
Ask a Foster Parent – Virtual Event
Are you curious about what it takes to be a foster parent? Look no further...Norris is hosting a one hour virtual discussion with two of our licensed foster families as…
