Whether you have been fostering a child since the last school year or are currently building a brand new relationship, back to school can be a difficult time for many foster children. At FCCY, we are committed to providing foster care services for families all over Pennsylvania. If fall time is approaching and you are looking for tips to help your foster child get back to school effectively, here are four things to keep in mind during the process.
Understand Their Struggle
First things first, it’s important to understand that going back to school is probably not very easy for your child. Knowing this can help improve your response to your foster child and help you to give them everything they need to succeed.
Communicate with Faculty
From teachers to administration, it’s important to communicate with faculty about your child’s situation and open up those lines of communication with them to free them up to communicate with you. This communication can help both you and teachers care for your foster child well!
Help With School Work
From math to reading assignments and everything in between, it can be difficult for your foster child to commit to getting all of their schoolwork done. As foster parents, helping your foster child to get their homework done can not only help them to do better in school, but can also encourage them to enjoy it more.
Be Prepared
Finally, it’s important to understand that there is no tried and true way to help your foster child through going back to school. As foster parents, be prepared for anything to happen. If you expect your child to experience some level of difficulty, it can help to improve your response if they start to struggle.
If you are considering becoming a foster parent, FCCY can provide you with the services you need to get started with the foster care adoption process. For more information about our foster adoption services in Pennsylvania, reach out to us today!
