Posts by Abigail Woods
More Foster Parents Needed in Rural Areas
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the number of children served by the foster care and adoption system has increased every year since 2012, up from…
Read MoreMedia Inquiries
If you want to learn more about our organization or speak with an expert on foster care or behavioral health, please contact Jennifer Wigal at (615) 823-5860 ext. 1905 or [email protected].…
Read MoreLifecare Family Services Now Omni Community Health
Lifecare Family Services is now Omni Community Health Next week, Lifecare Family Centers will take on a new name. On October 1, we will proudly take the name Omni Community…
Read MoreHow to Become a Foster Parent in Tennessee
It’s always a good time to consider becoming a foster parent, as thousands of children in Tennessee are in need of foster families. What does it mean to be a…
Read MoreHow to Become a Foster Parent in North Carolina
It’s always a good time to consider becoming a foster parent, as an increasing number of children are in need of foster families. What Does it Mean to Be a…
Read MoreHow to Become a Foster Parent in Kentucky
It’s always a good time to consider becoming a foster parent, as an increasing number of children are in need of foster families. Today there are approximately 7,500 children under…
Read MoreHow Much do Foster Parents Get Paid?
“How much do foster parents get paid?” It’s a frequently asked question among prospective foster parents. As one might expect, there isn’t a single, straightforward answer. Monthly subsidy rates vary…
Read MoreHow Long does it Take to Become a Foster Parent?
This is another frequently asked question among prospective foster parents, right along with “How much does a foster parent get paid?” Much like the payment question, there isn’t a simple, straightforward…
Read MoreHow Long Before I Receive My First Foster Care Placement?
It’s a frequently asked question: “Now that I’m a licensed foster parent, how long before I receive my first foster care placement?” Much like many of the other commonly asked…
Read MoreHow Is Being a Foster Parent Different from Raising Your Own Children?
Foster parents who have raised their own children will tell you how valuable it is to have parenting experience before accepting a foster child. After all, there is a lot…
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