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…
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…
City Mouse, Country Mouse (Blog #4)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom You know when you live somewhere for a while things become "normalized" that to outsiders seem strange? Well, that seems to be a regular occurrence…
My New BFF (Blog #3)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom With the arrival of Miss D to our household, we instantly acquired a new "Big Fat Family"(BFF)! ("Fat", as in expansive/numerous...not people needing a diet!)…
