BUILD A HAPPIER FAMILY
Being a foster parent is a wonderful calling and a blessing for the whole family. Start using these helpful family resources now to become the best parent you can be and build a happy family one step at a time.
Being a foster kid is hard ...
But a good foster parent changes everything.
Kids deserve someone they can trust who will love them and take care of them. That’s where foster parents come in and make all the difference. Becoming a foster parent doesn’t mean being perfect, it just means doing the best you can.
Use the family resources below to help you be prepared, aware, connected, and educated so you can take simple steps toward being a great parent. Enjoy that journey as you lead your family toward love and happiness—one step at a time.
Simple STEPS TO Be a GREAT GUARDIAN
Click below to get easy-to-use resources to help you GUIDE your kids effectively
PARENTING TEENS TO BE HAPPY AND HEALTHY
Learn the top few things that will make a big difference in your kids’ lives, especially as you guide them through the pre-teen and teen years.
BIBLICAL PARENTING TO HELP DISCIPLE YOUR KIDS
Learn a Scripture-based approach to be the best parent you can be and make a positive impact on your kids’ lives and future generations.
PARENTING IN A CRISIS TO HELP PROTECT YOUR KIDS
One half of all families—not just foster families— face substance abuse or mental health issues, but you can learn how to deal with a crisis effectively.
PROACTIVE PARENTING WITH YOUNGER KIDS
You want to help your younger kids be happy and healthy and be a great parent. You can, one step at a time, and it starts with Proactive Parenting.
Get more resources below to help you protect your kids and prevent problems from getting worse. Struggles such as substance abuse can affect any family. That’s why we focus on prevention so you can get started early before problems become too severe. Being proactive in your parenting will help the entire family!
PACES for Parents will help you prevent problems and promote wellness
Preparation – Become proactive and prepared to protect your kids from harmful issues.
Awareness – Be aware of what your kids are going through and challenges they face.
Connection – Deepen and strengthen your relationship with your son or daughter.
Education – Equip your kids to deal with the life issues and situations they will face.
Steps – Build a plan to help them become the man or woman they are meant to be.
We integrate proven wellness-based principles into easy-to-understand steps to enhance your kid’s spiritual, emotional, social, mental, and personal well-being. As you put these concepts into practice, your child will be safer and happier, and you’ll sleep better at night. Our material is built on research-based principles. You can learn practical, how-to techniques at your own pace in the confidentiality of your home to protect your child from problems and help them lead a happier life.
We've been there
We know what you're going through, and we can help
“I dealt with substance abuse myself and as the parent of a son who struggled with drugs and alcohol. Research shows that 90% of people with a substance problem began using before age 18. The good news is that 80% of teens say their parents are the biggest influence on those decisions.
We have done the research to identify the most effective things you can do to help your kids. Don’t make the same mistakes that many other parents have made. Learn from their experience and become a more proactive parent!”
– Steve Ward, Founder and Executive Director of STEPS