While we are all trying to do our part to practice social distancing in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, many parents and foster parents now find themselves at home with children who were previously in school or childcare. Here are some constructive enrichment activities you can do with your kids.
Justin Springer is one of our amazing foster care case managers. When he’s not at work, Justin is a year-round griller (according to him “there is no grilling season”) and he grills some mean ribs. He’s also busy wrangling his own three children at home along with his wife, Anna.
As a treatment foster care therapist, Darcy Maher helps others process and understand their trauma. Because of this, she knows firsthand the benefits of self-care and can help the youth and families in our care with this as well. We asked Darcy a few questions about the work that she does and the reasons she does it.
Mockia “Nikki” Shelton is one of our family resource development specialists in St. Louis. A self-described “extrovert”, Nikki loves social gatherings and speaking about her passion of working with children and families. We asked her a few questions about the work that she does and the reasons she does it.
Being a foster parent is important, difficult work. Those who open their homes and hearts to children in state custody are not superhuman and need a network of support alongside them. Even if you’re not yet a foster parent, you can support those on the front lines of foster care.
