While the holiday season is known as “the most wonderful time of the year,” it also can be a tough time for people with a history of trauma, like the kids
With the arrival of a new school year, families may find themselves facing changes in their routines, classrooms, or even schools. During this time, children
Summer calls for adventure with lots of time spent in the great outdoors. But this season is also prime for accidents and other mishaps, many of which are
Recently, we profiled three people who have found fulfilling careers with Upbring. Their stories illustrate the many ways people can contribute to our
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,
When Stephanie and Jack first imagined raising children together, they couldn’t help but envision little ones enjoying family traditions. This past holiday
November is National Adoption Month. In celebration, Upbring is sharing the story of Christian Martinez, who was at the center of a few of our most recent
Authentic relationships are a key factor in ensuring children in foster care are given the emotional support needed to heal from the significant trauma
Outside in the cool December air, next to blinking strands of Christmas lights and bright red bows, a neighbor asked Jordan Hernandez, age 4, the age-old
Shortly before the coronavirus pandemic reached the U.S., Gina* met with Upbring’s Foster In Texas (FIT) team in Dallas to discuss the possibility of opening
It was a seemingly typical day Dr. Steven Gonzalez taught a classroom full of students while his wife, Dr. Mary Martinez-Gonzalez, drove to an Upbring CPR and
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
Weeks before the coronavirus pandemic reached the U.S., Gina* met with Upbring's Foster In Texas (FIT) team in Dallas to discuss opening her home to a child in
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,
The start of the school year can be overwhelming, especially for a child in foster care who's adjusting to a new environment. As a foster parent, it's
As summer begins to fade and the school year quickly approaches, now is the time to begin refreshing the skills your child learned in the classroom last year.
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.
