by Choices For Life | Sep 15, 2026 | Mental Health
Mental health conversations don’t have to wait for a crisis. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and while much of the attention goes to recognizing warning signs, one of the most powerful things parents can do happens long before any warning sign...
by Choices For Life | Aug 15, 2026 | Foster Care
The phone rings, you see the school’s name on the screen, and your stomach drops before you even answer. For foster parents, a call about a “behavior issue” carries a different weight than it might for other families. It can feel like a referendum on...
by Choices For Life | Jul 15, 2026 | Mental Health
You already know the drill. You ask, “How was your day?” Your teen answers, “Fine.” You ask a follow-up. You get “I don’t know.” And just like that, the conversation is over before it started. Here’s the thing:...
by Choices For Life | Jun 15, 2026 | Foster Care
Summer sounds like a dream — no school bells, no homework, nowhere to be. But if you’re a foster parent, you know that too much unstructured time can quickly go sideways. When routines disappear and boredom sets in, even the most patient households can feel the...
by Choices For Life | May 15, 2026 | Mental Health
Children don’t always have the words to tell us when something is wrong. They communicate through behavior, withdrawal, and emotion. As caregivers, foster parents, and community members, one of the most powerful things we can do is learn to recognize the signs....
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