All the good stuff in one spot

For months I've been scouring blogs and pinterest to find tips, hear stories, anything to help me plan for this journey.  It's also helped me kill time when I feel the need to DO something while I wait for the next appointment or class.  So, I have a whole bunch of websites I bookmarked on my computer and have them somewhat organized.  I figured I'd share what I found with you all (all 2 people who read my blog..lol)


-Homestudy-
http://whenthestorkgetsconfused.blogspot.com/2015/01/homestudy-part-1.html

-Info for extended family-
http://www.fostercareqanda.com/blog/how-do-you-explain-foster-care-to-your-friends-and-family
http://attemptingagape.blogspot.com/2012/01/family-affair-fostering-extended-family.html

-Paperwork-
http://youngsingleandadopting.blogspot.com/2013/11/foster-care-binder.html?m=1
http://cherubmamma.blogspot.com/2012/02/organization.html
http://adoption.about.com/od/fostering/ss/foster_care_record_keeping.htm

-Questions to ask when you get "The Call"-
http://helponechild.org/resources/foster-parent-questions
http://adoption.about.com/od/fostering/tp/fosterquestions.htm


-Making them feel welcome-
     -Welcome Boxes-
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/511591
http://www.alittlebiteoflife.net/champions-for-kids-energizer-light-up-a-life-part-2-energizercfk-cbias/
http://www.frugallivingnw.com/giving-opportunity-welcome-boxes-for-kids-entering-foster-care/
     -Welcome Book-
http://www.adoptionlifebooks.com/pdfs/domestic/Welcome%20Book_Fostering%20Families.pdf
     -General welcoming tips-
http://www.fostercareqanda.com/blog/how-do-you-welcome-a-new-child-to-your-home

-The First Night-
http://youngsingleandadopting.blogspot.com/2013/12/what-to-do-first-night.html
http://attemptingagape.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-first-night.html
http://fosterdreams.blogspot.com/2012/10/31-days-welcoming-foster-child.html

-Other foster tips/info-
A-Z tips -- http://foster2forever.com/2014/01/become-foster-parent.html
New kid timeline -- http://attemptingagape.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-kids-timeline.html
When a child leaves -- http://unitedforadoption.blogspot.com/2013/03/when-foster-child-leaves.html

This person's blog has been a gem to find.  It's from a former foster kid and she tells it like it is and I love hearing about experiences from the foster kid point of view.
https://looneytunes09.wordpress.com/tips-for-those-involved-with-the-foster-care-system/

And in case I didn't list enough websites for you to visit, here's a whole list of foster care blogs!  I haven't even made a dent in these!  lol
http://foster2forever.com/foster-care-blog-hop