Foster Unscripted

What should you say when an agency calls regarding a child currently in the hospital? Do you say YES to the placement or do you think the worst has happened and politely decline?Today we talk about our own personal story with getting the call about a child in the hospital and how we handled it.Prefer video? We have a YouTube channel of this content!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHxneGKOWdoIf becoming foster parents interests you, please reach out to your local area office and sign up for classes. If you have any pre-registration questions or butterflies, drop a comment on any video and we'll be sure to answer them!!The information contained in this (and all) videos is our own personal journey, as always, do your own local research when becoming foster parents to follow the local laws and regulations.Here are a few resource links:https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-to-become-a-dcf-foster-parenthttps://fostercare.com/become-a-foster-parent/http://www.adopt.org/what-foster-careLooking for info on the gear we use to create this content? We have compiled it all within our Kit profile, check it out to learn more:https://kit.co/mkeefe/gear-to-create-youtube-videos

We are often asked WHY we became foster parents. Today we tell our story and shed some light on the decision making process.The information contained in this (and all) videos is our own personal journey, as always, do your own local research when becoming foster parents to follow the local laws and regulations.Here are a few resource links:https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-to-become-a-dcf-foster-parenthttps://fostercare.com/become-a-foster-parent/http://www.adopt.org/what-foster-careLooking for info on the gear we use to create this content? We have compiled it all within our Kit profile, check it out to learn more:https://kit.co/mkeefe/gear-to-create-youtube-videos

Getting a 51A is serious business, and you have to handle it as such. However you also have to keep your personal well-being in mind. In today's video we go over our personal 51a scare and how we handled it, as well as provide tips and best practices when any major event occurs while fostering.As always if becoming foster parents interests you, please reach out to your local area office and sign up for classes. If you have any pre-registration questions or butterflies, drop a comment on any video and we'll be sure to answer them!!The information contained in this (and all) videos is our own personal journey, as always, do your own local research when becoming foster parents to follow the local laws and regulations.Here are a few resource links:https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-to-...https://fostercare.com/become-a-foste...http://www.adopt.org/what-foster-careLooking for info on the gear we use to create this content? We have compiled it all within our Kit profile, check it out to learn more:https://kit.co/mkeefe/gear-to-create-youtube-videos

When you finish the MAPP (foster class) training, most think thats the end and you become foster parents. However, there are a few more steps. In this video we talk about what those additional steps are as well as some personal insight into what we experienced.As always if becoming foster parents interests you, please reach out to your local area office and sign up for classes. If you have any pre-registration questions or butterflies, drop a comment on any video and we'll be sure to answer them!!The information contained in this (and all) videos is our own personal journey, as always, do your own local research when becoming foster parents to follow the local laws and regulations.Here are a few resource links:https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-to-become-a-dcf-foster-parenthttps://fostercare.com/become-a-foster-parent/http://www.adopt.org/what-foster-careLooking for info on the gear we use to create this content? We have compiled it all within our Kit profile, check it out to learn more:https://kit.co/mkeefe/gear-to-create-youtube-videos

Welcome to episode 1 of the Foster Unscripted podcast. We are kicking things off with a new series, Becoming Foster Parents. In this series we'll talk about one step throughout the process and provide our personal perspective.In today's podcast we cover going over classes. What classes are, why they're important and what you'll learn.The information contained in this (and all) podcasts is our own personal journey, as always, do your own local research when becoming foster parents to follow the local laws and regulations.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCweKLkL1oOrf-DC7e_Facgg/Here are a few resource links:https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-to-become-a-dcf-foster-parenthttps://fostercare.com/become-a-foster-parent/http://www.adopt.org/what-foster-care