Foster Care 101

Foster Care 101 is a down-to-earth mini-series where I share honest conversations, simple explanations, and real-life insight into the foster care journey — without the cold, overwhelming textbook feel. Whether you’re simply curious about foster care or seriously considering becoming a foster parent yourself, this series is here to help educate, encourage, and remind you that you’re not alone in figuring it all out.

Thinking about becoming a foster parent but have no idea where to start? In this Foster Care 101 post, I’m sharing the real-life beginning of our foster care journey — from choosing an agency and drowning in paperwork to home visits, clearances, classes, and the emotional ups and downs of the licensing process. Honest, simple, and down-to-earth insight from someone currently learning through it too.