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, …
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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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Therapeutic or Traditional Foster Care – Which is Right for You?
Are you considering becoming a foster parent? When you begin to research this role, you’ll undoubtedly notice the distinction between therapeutic and traditional foster care. At Benchmark Family Services, we specialize …
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April 2022 Newsletter
The warm weather is on it’s way! Spring has begun, and we want to encourage everybody to make the most of it. Whether it’s family picnics, Easter… Read More.
FAQ’s About Therapeutic Foster Care
Most people are unaware that there can be different types of foster care. And that’s okay. While many people are familiar with the term “foster parent” few are aware of …
What Makes a Successful Foster Parent?
Benchmark Family Services exists for the sole mission of helping youth necessitating out-of-home care achieve a hopeful outlook through therapeutic foster care. This endeavor gives us the honor of working …
7 Rewarding Reasons to Become a Foster Parent
If we lived in a perfect utopian world, every kid would grow up with a stable, loving family in a nurturing environment. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case, and there are …
How to Decide If Foster Parenting Is Right For You
There are almost 500,000 children in foster care in the United States alone, and there are not nearly enough foster parents to provide adequate homes for them all. This fact has …
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The Financial Side of Becoming a Foster Parent
https://youtu.be/J63I9uQecso There are a lot of factors that should be considered when becoming a foster parent. Committing to being a foster parent involves sharing many resources with a child or …