Make Time for Your Children

Children need regular quality time. Although you can encourage sharing over family dinners, each child in your care needs time set aside for them. Look for things that they enjoy, such as reading a book together at bedtime or playing a board game after supper. Even if you have to alternate these activities, keep up with them as your foster child will look forward to this time with you. Your foster agency, such as Fostering People, will be able to help you plan activities with your foster child by telling you about their skills and interests. This enables you to provide them with consistency. Encourage communication so that your foster child can share their preferences with you. The basics of parenting must be applied consistently, with