What does it take to become a foster parent? Really, the same qualities for effective parenting: kindness, patience and a sense of humor, for
Winter holidays are for making memories: spending time with family, decorating your home, shopping for the perfect gifts and more. But a jam-packed schedule,
Halloween ranks up there as one of the most anticipated nights of the year, for kids and adults alike. With all the pumpkin carving, costumes and unlimited
Authentic relationships are a key factor in ensuring children in foster care are given the emotional support needed to heal from the significant trauma
Every morning for the past six months, Ben* woke up and marked another day off the family calendar in the kitchen, counting down the days until he and his
May is National Foster Care Month. In celebration, Upbring is sharing the story of the Whites. Sometimes life gives unexpected gifts. For the White family,
If you're thinking about becoming a foster parent, you probably have a lot of questions about what the process looks like. At Upbring, we strive to be honest
May is National Foster Care Month. Right now, there are more than 440,000 children in foster care across the United States with nearly 30,000 children in
Editor's Note: Today on Foster Friday, we are honored to share a true story from a friend of Upbring, Jami Amerine. Jami is a loving mother and a passionate
So, you've decided to foster a child what now? Now is the time to start imagining the kind of family environment you want to create. One essential part of
You've heard it said and may have even said it yourself, "I could never do foster care because I am afraid I will get hurt." I said it too, in the face of a
Each day, children who have experienced abuse and neglect enter the foster care system. The need for loving, compassionate and patient foster parents is
Whether it's reading a romantic novel, flipping through the pages of a family scrapbook or watching a breath-taking sunset, we all have something that tugs at
Families face challenges. That's a universal and unavoidable truth. It's also why a healthy support system is vital to all families, especially those in need
Traumatic experiences can have a long-lasting impact, especially on children. Children process trauma in countless ways. Some shut down while others act out.
Authentic relationships are a key factor in ensuring children in foster care are given the emotional support needed to heal from the significant trauma they've
Becoming a foster parent is truly a life-changing decision. Considering whether to open your home and heart to children who have experienced hurt and trauma
Make no mistake about it, becoming a foster parent is a big step and isn't always a decision one makes quickly. After all, it is no simple task to open your
Wondering how to become a foster parent in Texas? Foster In Texas (FIT) works with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to find loving
Education is one of five key markers of every child's success. Sadly, only 50 percent of children in foster care graduate high school, and a mere 3 percent
Recent graduates are entering an exciting time in their lives. Graduation and the months after open doors to so many new opportunities. Some graduates head off
Credit: Getty Images Our team of everyday superheroes, also known as Upbring foster parents, have opened their homes, hearts and families to the
Upbring is honored to work alongside compassionate foster families who open their homes and hearts to children. As much as we love partnering with new foster
