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How Trauma Changes the Brain and Body
It is not a surprise that many children in the foster care system have experienced some sort of trauma in their lives. Whether that is physical, emotional, verbal, or sexual, trauma of some sort is sadly inevitable in most cases. It is important as foster care...
Mental Health Tips for Teenagers
Mental health is a huge issue that affects many people, but it can be especially hard for teenagers. The teenage years are often difficult and confusing with so much changing in the brain, hormones, and social life. It's important to remember that you're not alone...
Making Their Birthday Special
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets opens with a scene that’s all too familiar for many children and teens in foster care: experiencing an unmemorable, unnoteworthy birthday. On average, foster children have never experienced basic, customary birthday traditions,...
How to Make a Foster Child Feel Loved and Included
Being a child in the foster care system comes with many challenges and responsibilities. It is important for foster parents to try their hardest to make children feel loved and included no matter how long the stay. Knowing how to properly show love to your foster...
10 Motivational Mental Health Quotes for You to Remember!
Whether you are looking for a quote to share with a loved one, or hoping that one of these resonates with you, here are my 10 favorite quotes about mental health! Some are from professional therapists, survivors, and even celebrities. Take and share what resonates...
Koppner Adoption Story
This month on the Choices for Life blog, we want to feature an amazing adoption story. Mike and Lynn Koppner started as Choices for Life Therapeutic Foster Parents and recently adopted the child that they had been fostering for over a year. They never thought that...
Why It’s Important to Break the Stigma
Before we start this blog, we want to address a trigger warning for talk of self harm and suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing these issues, please do not hesitate to reach out to a professional. If it is an emergency, please call 911. ...
Recruiter Spotlight: John Spangler-Day
We want to take a moment to introduce you to another one of our amazing recruiters, John Spangler-Day! John is a statewide recruiter and trainer. He loves his job because it allows him to do what he has always dreamed of doing, working with children and a variety of...
Recruiter Spotlight: Crystal Money
This month on the blog we want to do a recruiter spotlight! Meet Crystal Money, she is our director of recruiting and training in Oklahoma for Choices for Life. Crystal Money has a degree in communications and spent her early career being a speech and theater high...
Seasonal Affective Disorder: What It Is and How to Help
October is here and the cooler months are just around the corner. For a majority of people, this brings out feelings of happiness and celebration. It means seeing family, trick or treating, eating Thanksgiving dinner, going ice skating with friends, and celebrating...
Foster Care Types: Your Guide to Making a Decision
Each agency has different foster care types for families to choose from. The type of foster care you decide on will depend on your needs and the needs of the foster child. In this blog post, we will discuss the types of foster care available through Choices For Life,...
Welcome to the Choices for Life Blog
We are excited to offer additional resources through our new Choices for Life blog! As you know, Choices for Life is a licensed Child Placing and Counseling Agency in both Oklahoma and Georgia. Our services go beyond to help break stereotypes, offer emotional support,...