News

Fostering a child is one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences a person can have. It’s an opportunity to provide a safe, nurturing environment for a child in need, and to make a lasting positive impact on their life. If you’ve ever considered becoming a foster parent, here are some insights into this important […]

On September 30th, communities across Canada will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. This solemn yet hopeful occasion provides an opportunity to listen, learn, and celebrate Indigenous culture while reflecting on the painful legacy of residential schools.  This year, the town of Sylvan Lake is hosting a […]

Marny Traverse from Crossroads Foster Care shares a story of challenge in her journey as a foster caregiver for teens.   A teen who desperately wants freedom and doesn’t want to wait. This teen is chafing under our basic rules and pushing boundaries. They are vulnerable to the suggestions of others and starving for the […]

Valentine’s Day is almost here and we’re feeling the spirit of love! Take some time this month to share in the love with your family by trying these fun activities, crafts, and games! Valentine’s Games Valentine’s Scavenger Hunt Give your kids a challenge this Valentine’s Day with a scavenger hunt! To plan this activity, first […]

At the start of the month, we discussed challenging behaviours. If you missed that post, make sure to check it out here! This week, we are taking a look at behaviour management strategies. These are proactive strategies that are used before a challenging behaviour occurs. If your kiddo has challenging behaviours, use these strategies often […]

Do you ever feel like you live in a fishbowl as a foster parent?? Or does your home feel like it has a revolving door of kids, case workers, support workers, licensing, etc.? Were you like me, when I first started, you cleaned everything, made coffee, etc. before the workers came over? Now you tidy […]

Happy New Year, fellow foster families! I’ve been doing videos the last few weeks with Crossroads, but this time I thought I would try my hand at writing a blog. I don’t know if you feel the same way as I do when January starts. You make plans, not necessarily resolutions. At least I don’t […]

For the month of January, we are going to be focusing on the themes of behaviour and time management. Getting back into a routine with our kids can be tricky, especially following a long winter break. Sometimes our kids’ behaviour can be challenging to handle by ourselves. So, what can we do?   First, we […]

Hi Crossroads Family, it’s New Year’s Eve! The day we reflect on the year behind us, and plan for the new year ahead. I’ve always struggled with setting new year resolutions, so much so that for a long time I thought they were a bad thing. My thinking pattern was this: If I couldn’t do […]