Fostering Families Today

Fostering Families Today magazine serves as a vital resource for foster parents, providing valuable insights, practical tips, and the latest evidence-based practices for assisting children and youth who have experienced trauma. Produced by the nonprofit journalism group Fostering Media Connections, this magazine is published bi-monthly and delivered straight to the homes and email addresses of foster families nationwide. Designed specifically for those managing the challenges of the foster care system, Fostering Families Today has been a trusted source for nearly 20 years and has received multiple awards for its contributions.

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Marcy Bursac’s Adoption Guides

2 weeks ago | fosteringfamiliestoday.com | Christie Renick

Adoptive mom Marcy Bursac has received the Angels in Adoption Award from the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, was United States of America’s Mrs. Ohio in 2022 and is the founder of The Forgotten Adoption Option.
Does Your Child Need Residential Treatment?

2 weeks ago | fosteringfamiliestoday.com | Christie Renick

An Expert Explains the Evaluation ProcessBy Sara TianoIn June 2024, a congressional subcommittee released an investigation slamming residential treatment facilities for youth, calling them “warehouses of neglect.” It warned children in these settings face alarming living conditions, shoddy education and, too often, physical and sexual abuse.
A Change of Heart

2 weeks ago | fosteringfamiliestoday.com | Christie Renick

A Foster/Adoptive Grandmother Shares How to Support Family When They Decide to FosterBy Rhonda WagnerIt was right after Thanksgiving dinner in 2015 when our daughter, Lisa, and son-in-law, JJ, shared their intentions to become a foster family. A bit taken back by the news, I savored a bite of pumpkin pie before responding, “Really? Tell us more.” They had contacted a local agency and were scheduled to begin training classes soon. I’ll admit I was afraid of their decision.
Beyond Blood by Michelle Snyder with Ben Snyder, Jr.

2 weeks ago | fosteringfamiliestoday.com | Christie Renick

While several books focus on how to welcome a child into your home — and the mental/emotional toll it takes on the resource parents — not too many tell the story from the viewpoint of your own children. “Beyond Blood” jumps into that space where Ben, the narrator, is only 5 years old when his parents decide to foster.
Fields of Hope

Jan 28, 2025 | fosteringfamiliestoday.com | Sara Tiano

By Julian “JT” DorseyNine-year-old Amir was used to being alone. He never played with the other kids in the neighborhood since his family moved around a lot, and he was chary of forming friendships only to lose touch soon. At school, he never socialized much and would avoid interactions as much as possible throughout the day. However, he was in the after-school 21st Century Program; a part of that involved playing soccer with JT Dorsey Foundation’sSoccer for Success.
How to Retain legal Representation for Kinship Caregivers

Jan 28, 2025 | fosteringfamiliestoday.com | Sara Tiano

By Marcy BursacWhether a grandmother taking on the care of her grandchild while her child is incarcerated, or an uncle stepping in to parent his siblings’ kids because of mental health issues, entering the role of a kinship caregiver can frequently lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation. Kinship care, where children are looked after by relatives or close family friends, is a critical component of our child welfare system.
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot

Sep 1, 2024 | fosteringfamiliestoday.com | Sara Tiano

“Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot” endeavors to both educate and inspire audiences about foster care and adoption, and the role they can play in addressing the issue. In that goal, the filmmakers are successful. The film tells the true story of a small, rural community in East Texas where members of the town’s church joined forces to adopt all of the children in their county’s foster care system — 77 in all — in the late 90s and early 2000s.
FFT-Spanish

Aug 7, 2024 | fosteringfamiliestoday.com | Christie Renick

How to Adopt From Foster Care
Possible Selves: A PBS Documentary

Jul 2, 2024 | fosteringfamiliestoday.com | Sara Tiano

“Possible Selves,” a new documentary about youth in foster care, starts with a scene that mosthigh schoolers in America will recognize. As powerful lights shine down on the green carpetingof a football field, dozens of players chase a spinning ball as a crowd roars. Off to the side, high school student and foster youth Alex watches the game as a member of themarching band — his guiding passion through several tough years in foster care.
How to Adopt From Foster Care

Jul 2, 2024 | fosteringfamiliestoday.com | Sara Tiano

By Lois J. Rodriguez“Mommy, when did you buy me?” Those innocent words spoken by my son adopted from fostercare gave me pause. He was 6 years old. Having been adopted two years earlier, his curiosity was piqued as we navigated the adoptionof three more boys. As resource parents, we are continually reminded that foster care is not to set our family up foradoption. Rather, reunification is the buzzword we know very well.