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Becoming a Foster Parent
It takes a special kind of person to become a foster parent. The rewards can far outweigh the sacrifices, and you can become a trustworthy friend to your foster children for the rest of their lives...More

-National Foster Parent Association
-How Foster Parenting Works
-A Legal, Financial & Emotional Primer
-Foster Care: Numbers & Trends
Rooms Highlights
You have just opened the door to an interactive and contextual learning experience! Explore Rooms to learn about a topic in more depth through websites, articles, books and more.
Portrait of an Expectant Couple
There is a lot to think about when you are an expectant parent. Fortunately, you can find professional and experiential advice for anything from body changes to food cravings. Trusts the experts - physicians, psychologists and moms!
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What is the best way to nurture your special needs child and ensure that he or she grows up happily with the most appropriate resources? Check out these sites directing parents to relevant articles and links.
Mother talking to daughter who is looking up at her
Is your child talkative? How is your communication? Expression is an important developmental skill, and you can work with your family to make sure that everyone is heard and understood.
All about You & Me
GirlMultiple Intelligences
Go through these 8 checklists to familiarize yourself with your child's gifts.
Full body shot of a male child in a red shirt Your Child's Personality Type
Select your child's qualities, and receive a personality profile with nurturing ideas!
a young african american coach grabs his head Trying for a Select Team
Your child likes athletics, so take this quiz to see if YOU are a team player.
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State Associations for Gifted Children
Did you know that many states have specific associations dedicated to providing resources to gifted young people and their parents?