Justice Resource Institute Foster Care and Adoption

06/05/2026

Reunification plans look different for every family. It's important to keep an open mind as a foster parent. Also, to share your concerns appropriately with the child/youth's social worker if they arise. Remember different does not mean bad 💙

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06/04/2026

Our next installment of "Heart of a Foster Parent"!

Meet Michael, who realized it is not the big moments that make a difference in a child's life, but all the small moments💙

Michael, Elise, and family- thank you for opening your hearts again and again. What you do matters.

06/03/2026

Happy Wonderful Wednesday, Foster Friends! We are here to celebrate successes in foster care.

This week, help us cheer for:

💙A kiddo who found a really meaningful support group and is going to get involved in local theater as a space for expression and connection. Very brave actions!
💙One of our former gals who attended her prom and looked radiant!
💙One of our foster mums who just hopped on social media recently. She was contacted by a former placement, a child who shared her home almost two decades ago. The young adult was lamenting that they do not have early childhood pictures...until Mama S opened up a drawer and started scanning pictures in! Pictures mean so much and we are so grateful that she kept those on hand. We hope it felt supportive, kind, and fun for the former foster child!

Okay, you know what to do- shake those pompoms and cheer on success in foster care🎉💙🎉

06/02/2026

We hope every child has a grown up to support them in their big feelings and help them find the way through💙

A mom and her 4-year-old son had a heartfelt conversation to help him process his feelings before bedtime, at their home in Prince George, British Columbia.C...

05/30/2026

The Heart of a Foster Parent💙

What is the heart of a foster parent? They go about their days, calculating a thousand little moments and inferences that even people close to them never realize. They adjust their tones as they scan for body language, consider how to phrase a question so it isn’t too invasive, think about what is...

05/29/2026

Your words matter! Kids in care need to hear words of encouragement and affirmation directly, clearly, and simply.

While foster care is NEVER a child's fault (ever!), some may blame themselves. Removals can be confusing and chaotic, they may see their parent upset and calling their name. A child may not have the full context of the situation and may even blame themselves. I've seen kids struggle with self-confidence and self-worth.

Never underestimate the power of your words. Your spoken words turn into their inner voice.

I'd love to hear your words of encouragement, affirmation, and love below. 💛⬇️

05/28/2026

Welcome to our "Heart of a Foster Parent" series!

Allow us to introduce Miss Liz, a foster parent of ten years who shares what fostering has meant to her.

Miss Liz, thank you for sharing your heart💙

05/26/2026

We hope you have someone who brings you a smile, and that you are someone else's smile person💙💙💙

05/22/2026

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05/21/2026

What conversations should you have before jumping into fostering?
Check our our guide for some tips💙

https://jri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/JRI_ConsideringFC-Handbook-Final.pdf