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Giving Tuesday

11/17/2021

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On November 29, 2022, we will celebrate Giving Tuesday, a global giving event that encourages people from around the world to a support a non-profit organization of their choosing. Giving Tuesday donations have had a direct impact in our community.
We provide an array of services to adults, families and children in our community. Services include: adult mental health support, therapeutic and emergency foster care, pre and post adoption support, community based services, supervised visitation, mentoring and outpatient therapy. We have two locations to serve our clients in Chantilly and Woodbridge VA. We have a culturally diverse staff that is professional and well trained in a multitude of human services fields. We believe in giving back to our profession and community and has always provided training to area colleges for students in need of practicum experience.
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Giving Tuesday contribution will assist with the monthly stipend for Foster Parents is generally not sufficient to cover basic living costs for the foster children.  The Foster Parents usually pay out-of-pocket for these items.  We will use some of your donation to purchase gift cards for gas, clothing and grocery stores to help these generous and loving people.
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4 Tips for Successful Foster Parenting During the Holiday Season

11/5/2021

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We’ve all heard the opening lyrics from the popular Andy Williams holiday classic “It’s the Most Wonderful Time, of the Year” and associate it with family, friends, love, and laughter. While many of us are excited at the prospect of seeing family and friends, a foster child, unfamiliar with your family holiday traditions, might be more than a little nervous! We’ve compiled a few tips to make the holidays enjoyable for both you and your foster child!
  1. Introduce them to your family in advance, if possible. Meeting a lot of people at once can be overwhelming for anyone, and even more so for a child who’s new to your family. Everyone else already knows one another which can often lead to a foster child feeling shy or even left out. If you’re able to arrange for short, individual visits with family and friends leading up to the holidays, please do! This allows your child time time to process each introduction at a slower pace paving the way for a much smoother time during major holiday gatherings..
  2. Be mindful of their privacy and confidentiality. Don’t allow family members and friends to pry into the backstory of foster children in your care. Alert them, in advance, what topics are off-limits to avoid any potentially unpleasant incidents. Focus on the present. Have a discussion with your foster child and ask them how they would like to be introduced and what information, if any, they would like to share.
  3. Help them make or purchase gifts and holiday cards. As much as children love receiving gifts, like adults, they often like to give gifts and will beam with pride as they watch the gifts being opened! Ask your child to make a short list of the people they would like to purchase or make gifts for. Set a small budget and help them shop, gather gift-making supplies, and create their heartfelt gifts.
  4. Discover and encourage their traditions. Have a chat with your foster child and ask them about any positive holiday traditions they had prior to living with you. Ask them which traditions they would like to incorporate into your holiday traditions to help make them feel like part of the family.
All in all, the holidays should be an enjoyable time for everyone. Armed with these tips, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season!
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