September 2022 Newsletter
We hope you Summer has been enjoyable so far, and that you have been able to spend some quality time with your friends and family! Read more.
August 2022 Newsletter
This can be a busy, and sometimes stressful, time of a year, but we’ve shared some tips to make the transition back to school easier for everyone! Read more.
July 2022 Newsletter
We hope everyone enjoyed the holiday weekend, and hope you continue to enjoy the rest of the summer! Read more.
June 2022 Newsletter
Summer is just a couple weeks away, so get ready for fun filled days and warm nights! Father’s Day is also just around the corner on June 19th… Read More.
Do Foster Children See Their Families?
Do Foster Children See Their Families? Two of the most common questions we are asked by any prospective foster parent is whether foster children see their birth families and, …
Did You Know This About Foster Care?
When becoming a foster parent or even just considering it, there can be a lot of unknowns. The general population seems to have a good base level understanding of what …
What to Expect During a Foster Care Home Study
Children in foster care are legally the responsibility of the state or foster agencies that place them in approved homes. Home studies are therefore conducted by the agencies during the …
May 2022 Newsletter
It’s National Foster Care Month, and we want to show our appreciation for everything that our foster parents, staff, and volunteers do to keep the Benchmark mission alive… Read More.
Foster Care, Kinship Care, And Adoption- What’s The Difference?
When looking into becoming a foster parent, you are likely to encounter the words “therapeutic care”, “foster family home”, “kinship care” and “adoption” as alternatives or collaborations with foster care. …
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The Role of a Therapeutic Foster Parent
Therapeutic foster care is sometimes referred to as treatment foster care and involves caring for children and teens who require a higher level of care. Foster children who benefit from …