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How To Make Alfredo Sauce

2012-03-02T18:54:00.001-08:00

Nothing says Italian like pasta and alfredo Sauce. It has a wonderful taste and can be used with many different dishes. It can be poured over meats as a garnish or it can be used with pasta as a sauce with shrimp, chicken, or steak with vegetables or just vegetables. Either way will make your taste buds happy. It doesn't take a lot of time to make it, but you have to be careful not to let it burn when you are stirring it.

You Will Need:

1/2 cup of butter
8 ounces of cream cheese
1 cup of Half and Half
1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese (grated, not freeze dried or powdered)
1 tbsp of garlic powder
Pepper to taste
Saucepan

Step 1: Melt ½ cup of butter in saucepan on the stove with medium heat. When butter is almost completely liquid, add in the 8 ounces of cream cheese. It may be easier to cut the cream cheese into smaller pieces so that it is easier to melt. Mix both melted ingredients together well.

Step 2: Add one cup of half and half as well as the parmesan cheese, garlic powder and pepper to taste. Stir until mixed well. Remember that the cheese must be actual grated cheese and not the powdered version of parmesan bought in the store. You can purchase this at most grocery stores in the dairy section already grated, or a chunk of the cheese to grate at home. To save the chunk of cheese, keep in a freezer bag sealed in the refrigerator out of light; preferably in the crisper.
Step 3: Leave on medium heat until the sauce is thin and watery. Stir the mixture the entire time it is on the stove or it will burn and stick to the pan and you will have to start over with new ingredients. Turn the burner off and allow the sauce to thicken for about 10 minutes. This is the thickest the sauce will get when cooled.
Step 4: Add to any pasta, meat or dish by ladling out or using a large spoon to pour over the dish. If you must reheat the sauce, do so in the microwave and not on the stove. If you reheat on the stove, the sauce will burn due to the cheese ingredient. To save the sauce for a later date, freeze in a microwave safe container. The sauce will be good in the freezer for up to 2 months if sealed properly. The sauce will only be good in the refrigerator in a sealed container for about 4 days.

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2012-02-24T13:17:00.001-08:00

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2012-02-20T13:38:00.001-08:00

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Mirror Mirror On The Wall...

2012-02-17T15:42:00.003-08:00

Do you ever want to look at yourself in the mirror but just don't quite know how to hang it up on your wall properly? With just a few materials and following the directions below, you'll be looking at yourself in no time!
This is a list of materials you will need:

Step 1: Use your screwdriver to screw the eye screws onto the back of the frame on the mirror, about a third of the way from the top of the mirror. With the right mirror hanging wire for your mirror’s weight, use enough wire to thread through one eye screw and then wrap the wire back around and knot to itself. Repeat this for the other eye screw and leave enough slack so the wire will bow a slight amount.

Step 2: Measure your vanity’s width, and find the center. Mark the center with a pencil on the wall where you will be hanging the new mirror. Use your stud finder to see if there is a stud. If there is no stud, you will use a hollow wall anchor to hold the mirror in place. If you have a stud, you will simply use a screw of your choice.

Step 3: Place the mirror on its back and pull the wires up to the center. Measure the frame of the mirror from the bottom to the top of the center of the wire while it is drawn up. This is the measurement you will use so that you will know where to place the screw in the wall.

Step 4: Place a screw into the wall at the measurement you just made. Hang the mirror on the new screw. If the mirror is heavy, two screws can be used, with one screw requiring the use of a stud in the wall. As long as the two nails are level on the wall, your mirror will hang evenly. It may be best to use a level to ensure proper alignment with the vanity and sink areas, if you are not sure of the correct placement

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2012-02-14T17:50:00.001-08:00

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Cinnabon Clones

2012-01-28T19:13:00.001-08:00

One of the best things in life are the sweet treats called Cinnabons! You might have received your first when you were a little kid going with your parents to the mall or as an adult the first time you entered a mall and could smell the cinnabons baking. We are proud to say, that after tweaking our recipe, over time, we have came up with the perfect cinnabon clones. No more going to the mall for a craving.

Below we will list out a few of the things needed for this great sweet treat called cinnabon!

What you're gonna need for the buns!

• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 4 ½ cups bread flour
• 1 cup milk warmed to 110 degrees Fahrenheit
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup melted margarine
• 2 ½ teaspoons yeast for bread machine
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Bread machine
• Rolling pin
• Knife
• 9×13-inch baking pan
• Cooking spray
• Damp kitchen towel
• Oven

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2012-01-28T08:29:00.001-08:00

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2012-01-19T04:12:00.001-08:00

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Homemade Mac and Cheese

2012-01-17T15:55:00.001-08:00

Macaroni and cheese is a favorite side item for any meal and of course is always a big hit for the kids. It could be Christmas time or even Thanksgiving, but it really doesn't matter because everyone always craves mac and cheese as that good old stand by.

I have read many recipes over time and I have added one my favorite ones that you bake, and let me just say it is simply amazing! I'll list some of the things you will need so you can make mac and cheese for your next get together!

What you will need,

2 cups of macaroni noodles
2 tablespoons of butter
2 cups of shredded sharp or mild cheddar cheese
Baking dish with lid
Pot
Wooden spoon

Now that you have the general idea of this great dish, all you need to do is mix it all together and bake, bake, bake! Click here for the complete listing on Homemade Mac and Cheese and many other great recipes!

2012-01-15T15:07:00.001-08:00

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Fire Ants

2012-01-12T14:14:00.001-08:00

I have been many places and the one thing that I always dread are fire ants. Just when you think it's safe to sit down in your back yard, you find out the hard way that you are sitting on an ant hill!

The fire ants start crawling on your hands and up your pant legs! You start feeling the bites and you know you're in trouble. After they bite you the poison is making the bites sting, and there are a few little tricks you can do.

There's a few things you can use to help you. Here are a few of the products you can use.

Benadryl
Meat Tenderizer
Anti-itch cream
Salt
Neosporin

These products can all be used to help with the pain. For more information you can read our complete guide on How to Treat Fire Ant Bites.

2012-01-11T20:33:00.001-08:00

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Saying Goodbye To A Foster Child

2011-10-18T16:35:00.000-07:00

It is never easy to say goodbye to someone you have formed a bond with, even when the relationship was intended to be temporary. Adults providing foster care find themselves saying goodbye when foster children return to their biological parents, are adopted, or move to another foster home. Courts and social workers usually want the transition to happen quickly, increasing the stress level.
To make things easiest for the child, adults should try to make the process last at least one month. An initial visit together to the new home for at least half a day should be arranged. After the child visits several more times alone, arrange for a weekend stay for the youth, even if the child will be returning to the biological family. This approach makes the transition smoother, placing less trauma on the child.
Schedule a meeting with the therapist, new parents, and the child. Discuss similarities in parenting and determine how to incorporate both sets of rules into the new living situation to encourage continuity. By proceeding at a pace the child is comfortable with, there should be few incidents of acting out by the youth.
Drastic change due to a new living situation can cause a foster child to regress. Aiming for continuity is in the best interest of the youth. Otherwise, behavior like lying, tantrums, and running away may surface. Rather than cutting ties with the child completely, maintain contact via telephone, email, and face-to-face.
Once the child has transitioned to the new home, foster parents should continue to express their love and concern. It is important to remind the child that someone is there, no matter what happens. If any acting out does occur, it should be immediately addressed with empathy and by reinforcing the positive aspects of the new situation.

Reducing The Costs Of Adoption

2011-10-10T20:18:00.001-07:00

Adopting is very fulfilling for both the adoptive parents and the child. However, it does not come without its costs. Adults who think they are unable to afford the cost of adopting should explore some of the available cost-cutting resources. Federal, state, and private sources offer ways for adults to defray the costs of adopting a child.
With the tax year that an adoption is finalized, a tax credit is offered by the Internal Revenue Service. For 2011, the maximum tax credit for child is $13,170 for individuals whose modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is less than $182,180. Those whose MAGI exceeds this amount but is less than $222,180 are entitled to a reduced tax credit.
Several states offer state tax credits to adults adopting children from within the state child welfare system. To learn more, contact a state adopting specialist. Those who adopt children from the U.S. public foster care system are often entitled to state or federally-funded adoption subsidies. Medical conditions of the child may qualify for Social Security Income payments and Medicaid coverage.
Special needs children may be entitled to an ongoing adoption subsidy for treatment or therapy. This should be negotiated with the placement agency before finalizing the adoptive arrangement. After they adopt a special needs child from the public child welfare system, adults may be able to receive reimbursement of expenses like attorney fees, travel costs, and home study charges. A monetary cap of $2,000 or less is established by each state.
Employers sometimes offer benefits to adopting employees like unpaid or paid leave, partial reimbursement of adopting expenses, and even referral assistance with the arrangement itself. Adoptive families can also apply for a loan through the National Adoption Foundation. Included in the program are unsecured loans and home equity loans, with interest and payments helping other adoptive parents.

Making School Personnel More Sensitive To Adoption

2011-10-06T04:12:00.001-07:00

Disagreement exists between adoptive parents regarding whether teachers should be informed that a child is adopted. Some parents do not reveal the situation because they feel that teachers may have a bias one way or the other. Other parents think the teacher should know the history of the child, including any past issues.
Adoptive parents can do several things to increase the level of sensitivity that school personnel exhibit toward adoption issues. Providing teachers, counselors, and principles with information regarding positive relevant language and encouraging them to use it is a good start. Donating a book about adopting to the school library or, for international adoptees, one about the culture of the child’s home country may also be helpful.
Some adoptive parents take a more direct approach by making a presentation regarding adoption at a faculty meeting. In some cases, they present jointly with an experienced worker from the local adopting agency. Children may encounter other types of loss issues similar to adopting issues, making the information relevant to the entire student body.
Local adoption conferences may be open to the public and adoptive parents should encourage teachers to attend. The adults can also promote the formation of an adopted child support group, similar to the group for children of divorced parents. If a curriculum review committee exists, adoptive parents should volunteer to be on it. This is one way to ensure that positive messages regarding adopting are incorporated into the curriculum.
Upon request, the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse will distribute information regarding adopting to schools. Adoptive parents should obtain additional relevant information from national organizations like the National Adoption Center, the North American Council on Adoptable Children, and Adoptive Families of America. By educating school faculty and staff regarding adopting, adoptive parents make the school years easier for their children.

Dealing With Social Worker Issues

2011-10-03T20:15:00.001-07:00

The social worker is one of the many people foster parents interact with on a frequent basis. This person is expected to be cooperative, a good listener, respectful, and sympathetic to the needs of the child and foster parents. Most social workers are hard-working, dedicated, and concerned about the children within the foster care system. Unfortunately, many agencies are severely understaffed and ongoing fostering cases often do not receive the nurturing they require.
Social workers operate within tight deadlines and are constantly dealing with crises, leading to high levels of stress. Child Protective Services investigations and removing children from risk take precedence over ongoing foster cases. They may not seem pleasant or willing to please, but most are also not mean or bad people. They are forced to deal with a bad situation and make the best of it.
There are several things that foster parents can do to improve the situation. Many of these techniques focus on the foster parents and the family, which might seem to be a roundabout solution. Joining and participating in a foster parent association offers strength in numbers. The group can influence legislation, the local social work office, and to increase community support.
Volunteering to assist the social work agency with recruiting of new homes, training, and envelope stuffing may help improve the system within the local community. Foster parents can brainstorm other ways to assist each other and the agency. By undertaking initiatives to establish a helpful environment, the situation may improve.
Helping legislators, the media, and social workers to understand what a great role foster parents occupy goes a long way. Staying positive ensures that these relationships do not erode over the long-term. Being a foster parent is an important job that many people do not think about so they must be continuously reminded of it.

Helping Foster Teens Solve Problems And Make Decisions

2011-10-01T06:30:00.001-07:00

Foster and biological parents face many of the same challenges with childrearing. They want their children to develop into happy, responsible, and independent adults. Solving problems and making decisions is essential to childhood learning and growth. Even if the foster care placement is short, adults make a big impact by teaching a child decision-making skills.
As they grow into teenagers, children begin make more decisions that directly affect them. They learn and develop as much, if not more so, from their mistakes as their successes. Foster parents do a disservice to teenage foster children when they make most decisions for the youths. Children must be prepared to fully assume a decision-making role as adults.
By teaching children how to work through each step involved in the decision-making process and allowing them to make decisions, foster parents help children learn valuable skills. The adults can also model appropriate behaviors and bring this to the attention of the child, opening up communication that can otherwise become restricted during teenage years.
Making decisions begins with identifying and defining the issue or problem and listing all possible alternatives or options. Brainstorming with teens allows them to develop a list of ideas without judgment. At the evaluation stage, teens consider the positive and negative aspects of each option, with adults taking a back seat in the process. Careful evaluation should make one option rise to the top.
Once the best option is selected, the teen should create a relevant plan and implement it. It is common to assume that this is the last step. A thorough evaluation of the problem and the solution is also necessary because it is valuable for learning. By identifying what led to the problem and how it was solved, teens can prevent a similar issue from occurring in the future.

When Relatives Are Asked To Provide Care

2011-09-28T10:23:00.001-07:00

Biological parents sometimes ask relatives to step in and provide care for their children. In many cases, the arrangement is informal, which provides the caregiver with no legal standing. When decisions must be made on behalf of the child with schools, hospitals, and state agencies, these adults may find their hands tied.
Several legal options are usually available for the caregiver and these depend on state law. Adoption is available in all states, an arrangement that severs the rights and responsibility of the birth parents. Guardianship is another arrangement available in every state and is usually granted by a state probate court. Caregivers may access services on behalf of the child but the biological parents maintain rights and responsibilities.
Some states have permanent guardianships for children in state custody. These arrangements are difficult for birth parents to terminate. Family courts in all states grant legal custody, an arrangement similar to guardianship but sometimes with fewer rights. In some states, relatives may enter open adoption agreements. Biological parents are allowed post-adoptive contact and in some states, only non-binding agreements are established by the law.
A de facto custodian serves as the primary caregiver providing financial support to a child. The youth must have lived with the adult for at least six months if under age three or one year if age three or older. Once the court declares a relative the de facto custodian, the individual has the same legal standing as parents during custody cases.
Standby guardianships were developed during the AIDS crisis so terminally ill parents could designate someone to care for the child during parental incapacitation without terminating parental rights. In some states, relatives granted guardianship are provided monthly financial subsidies by the state. Those offering informal care are finding medical care and school enrollment easier to access in states with educational and medical consent laws.

For The Biological Parents Of Children In Foster Care

2011-09-26T19:33:00.001-07:00

Foster parents are not the only people with rights in a foster care arrangement. Biological parents may opt for family reunification or may voluntarily relinquish the child. In some cases, involuntary termination of parental rights may occur. Each option represents a difficult decision that the adults should not make without serious consideration. The currently prevailing thought within the child social welfare system is that caseworkers should take all steps possible to return the child to the biological home. The underlying presumption is that this home is the best place for the child. It assumes that rehabilitation of biological parents from what caused the neglect, abuse, or abandonment of the child can and should occur.
Relinquishment takes place when biological parents voluntarily terminate their parental rights to the child for adoption purposes. This usually happens when the child is an infant or toddler. After signing consent forms, birth parents may change their mind about placing the child up for adoption. The timeframe within which this may be done varies by state.
Involuntary termination of parental rights occurs when the state petitions the court for permission to end parental rights, enabling the child to be adopted. This usually occurs after the child has been in foster care for a few years and it is determined that the birth parents will be unable to perform parental duties adequately. The federal Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 offers situational guidelines regarding parental right termination and many states have adjusted their laws in accordance.
Even when children have been neglected or abused, many of them want to be reunited with their biological parents. This is not always in the best interest of the child, so caseworkers must make their recommendation to a court, which makes the final decision. Foster care leading to adoption is another solution with permanency in mind.

Adoption From The Point Of View Of The Expectant Parents

2011-08-04T13:35:00.000-07:00

Placing a child for adoption is not something to be done without forethought. Expectant parents relinquish their children for many different reasons. These include homelessness, financial hardship, age, moral beliefs, or not being able to be a single parent. The conclusion to give up a child should be made based on the feelings of the expectant parent, not those of friends or family.

Laws regarding adopting vary by state. Today, open arrangements are available that permit ongoing contact between the adoptive and birth families. There are different levels of openness, the most open version characterized by visits between both parties. In a semi-open arrangement, letters and pictures are exchanged without personal contact. Adoptions classified as closed do not permit ongoing contact between the families.

Another aspect that varies by state pertains to the matching and placement processes. In some states, open adoptions are not legally binding, so the adoptive family could commit to an open arrangement and then close the process without a reason or warning. Some states allow private matching or permit adoptive parents to provide financial support to the pregnant woman.

It becomes clear that much research is required before deciding on the proper arrangement. Another important consideration is the involvement of the father of the child. It the father and mother are not together, the father still must be informed of the plans. If he refuses to sign the Termination of Parental Rights document, the process could slow down or come to a halt.

Having emotional support during the research and decision-making process is important. Some women opt to keep their pregnancy under wraps but this can make a stressful situation more difficult. The support from others throughout this time can make the experience a more positive one. Professional counseling may also be helpful in reaching a difficult decision.

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Fost-Adopt Care Explained

2011-07-29T09:05:00.000-07:00

A fost-adopt program bridges the gap between an initial foster need and a long-term need for permanent placement. Counties and states have foster care adoption programs, as do some private agencies in conjunction with social services. Social workers place children with specially-trained adults before the parental rights of the biological parents are permanently terminated.

This arrangement differs from traditional fostering because the adults pre-commit to adopting the child if and when the rights of the biological parents are terminated and the child is able to be adopted. In the interim, family reunification efforts sometimes take place. Biological parents may also appeal the decision regarding parental right termination.

In general, a child placed in a foster care adoption program is less likely to return to his or her biological family. During the time the biological parents still have parental rights, the new caregivers serve as foster parents. This type of program exists to prevent the child from having to make another move when it seems that adoption is likely to be the outcome. Since the child could still be returned to the biological family, the placement is considered a legal-risk placement.

Fost-adopt care is attractive to many adults because a high percentage of the children within the program are young, including infants. Adults must be educated regarding the program and ensure that social workers evaluate the legal risks. If the biological parents do not maintain their rights, another biological family member may express interest in adopting the child.

Some children placed in fost-adopt care have medical needs or may have been exposed to alcohol or drugs before birth. Others may be groups of siblings that include older children, though many states indicate that their fost-adopt programs most often contain younger children. Adults wishing to learn more about the fost-adopt program should contact the state foster care manager or state adoption specialist.

When It Comes To Foster Care, Love Is Sometimes Not Enough

2011-07-22T11:30:00.000-07:00

Adults who engage in foster care or adoption perform a great service. However, what they do may not always be enough. A child placed into care outside of the biological home may have special needs that mandate certain services. The result may be a decision to terminate the placement for the benefit of both the child and the family.

The intention is to help the child improve, not to encourage additional destructive behaviors and attitudes. At the same time, the caregiver has the opportunity to restore balance and order to the existing family. This is often a difficult road, filled with feelings of madness, sadness, and fear. Balancing these is happiness that the child has a chance to receive the services needed for development.

The caregiver must take the first step to meet the needs of the child. This involves contacting the social worker regarding the situation and requesting replacement. The social worker will locate a more suitable placement within a mandated timeframe. A smooth transition to the new placement will be accomplished by the social worker and caregiver working in tandem. In some cases, this goes so far as revoking an adoption.

Throughout the process, the needs of the child must remain the top priority. The caregiver and social worker must identify where the child can receive the services necessary to develop into a responsible adult. Caregivers must realize that they did not fail in their duties. Grief and loss are natural feelings and the social worker should assist with working through these.

The tie between a foster or adoptive parent and child often does not break in a situation like this. Some children and caregivers choose to remain in contact after the new placement situation begins. As long as both work within the parameters of the case plan, the relationship should be a positive and healthy one.

Parenting Is A Long-Term Commitment

2011-07-19T15:34:00.000-07:00

Some parents are more concerned with when they can let their children go than actually taking care of the kids. Every day, parents feel inadequate because they do not have money or cannot handle their children. These adults are not effective parents and cannot take a long-term perspective to parenting and their children become victims.

When more focus is placed on the parent than the child, the problem becomes more serious. After trying everything possible and consulting with experts do not seem to help a troubled teen, the adult often gives up the battle. To prevent the parent from harming the child any further, parental duties must be relieved.

Enter the foster parent, who takes over until the biological family gets back on track. It is just as important for this caregiver to have a long-term perspective on parenting. Foster parents who are not up for the task usually only add to the problems of the children. The worst-case scenario is placing a child in a short-term foster care situation when a long-term arrangement is necessary.

Foster children need stability, not constant change. Once the environment is stable, the child can begin working on any issues. Being shuffled from one placement to another will not permit this to happen. If a foster parent gives up on the child, this is just a replay of what happened with the biological family. The child feels abandoned, worthless, and has very low levels of trust and self-esteem.

Both foster parents and parents have a difficult job in raising troubled children. A huge amount of stamina is required and days are filled with uncertainty. This takes a toll on the adults but it cannot prevent them from being there for the children. When natural parents are unable to do their job, the foster parent must step in and help.

Encourage The Softer Side Of Foster Children

2011-07-06T08:10:00.001-07:00

Not all children are bad and this is sometimes easy to forget. Based on the news we frequently hear, we tend to view children as cold, unfeeling, and even mean. Though some of them can be this way, most are not always. Even the most street-hardened child has a softer side and it is the job of the foster parent to encourage it.

We tend to overlook the softer side of children because we are busy dealing with their bad behavior. We may be coming up with appropriate consequences for their actions or searching for ways to prevent the behavior from repeating. This situation does not lend itself to searching for their good points. Tough children do not make things any easier because they do not want us to see their softer side.

Even the wildest girls can be the best mothers. Teens who frequently have run-ins with the law may be excellent helpers for the elderly. Older children grow into adults who care for disabled youth. These are just a few examples of how even the most troubled children in foster care exhibit their softer side. By assisting them with doing this, foster parents help the transformation happen.

Foster parents should provide children with opportunities to display their softer side. Sometimes, mean thoughts and bad attitudes that lead to violence are just an attempt to act or look tough. Peers expect this so the softer side must be hidden in order for the child to have successful relationships with people of the same age.

The trick is to show children that being compassionate is an admirable trait, not a weakness. Feelings of kindness and caring should be part of the home atmosphere. In order for them to grow into caring and loving adults, children in foster care should be encouraged by their caregivers to express the compassionate aspect of their personality.

Foster Care 101

2011-06-28T17:30:00.000-07:00

Though many people have heard of foster care, some do not have the correct understanding of it. Foster care provides dependent, neglected, and abused children with a safe and temporary living arrangement with someone other than a birth parent. Biological families often face issues like homelessness, substance addiction, or illness that forces children into foster care.

When the Department of Social Services (DSS) and a judge in a county feel that a child is living in unsafe conditions, DSS obtains custody of the child. It then finds the child a foster home in which the length of stay varies. Foster parents must be trained and licensed to temporarily care for neglected and abused children. In the meantime, the biological parents work with social workers to resolve their issues.

Foster care statistics show that thousands of children in each state enter the system each year. The goal of the system is for the biological family, DSS, and the foster family to work together to quickly return foster children to their homes. In some cases, this does not work out and a child is put up for adoption. Foster parents may then petition for consideration of being adoptive parents.

Ages of foster children range from infancy to 18. Some of these children have emotional or physical disabilities or handicaps and require special care. Others exhibit delinquent or undisciplined behavior. Still others have been victimized sexually or physically. In general, these situations leave the children with a weak sense of self-worth or belonging.

Foster parents must be willing to give their foster children nurturing, support, and special care. A relative may be licensed to become the foster parent of a child or the person may be a complete stranger. In either case, just as much effort is expected to deal with the unique experiences, background, needs, and personalities of the child.