Category: Host Homes
Celebrate National Foster Care Month With RISE Oregon
May is National Foster Care Month, and at RISE Services, Inc. Oregon, we recognize the challenges faced by children and youth in foster care while celebrating the positive impact foster parents have on their lives. Let’s explore the impact of foster care and how becoming a Host Home foster parent to children and youth with […]
Make Memories With These Spring Activities for Foster Families
Spring is a season filled with new beginnings and plenty of opportunities for family bonding. For foster families, it’s the perfect time to create memories together. At RISE Services, Inc. Oregon, we’re here to support your foster family every step of the way, even when you’re planning family adventures. Here are some fun options for […]
Ready to Open Your Heart? Become a Host Home Foster Parent
Have you ever considered opening your heart and home to a child who needs a loving environment? Becoming a Host Home foster parent through RISE Services, Inc. Oregon may be your next great calling. Host Homes provide loving, stable environments for children living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Does this spark your interest? Let’s […]
Thankful for the Heart of Host Home Families This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is known for roasted turkey, pumpkin pie, and family gatherings, but it’s also a great time of year to reflect on all for which we are grateful. RISE Services, Inc. Oregon is more than thankful for our Host Home parents and families. Every child with an intellectual or developmental disability deserves to be with […]
Roadmap to Becoming a Host Home Foster Parent with RISE
Did you know that over 4,500 Oregon youth are currently in foster care? In addition, there is a high rate of youth with autism and developmental disabilities in foster care — up to five times greater than Oregon’s general population. RISE Services, Inc. Oregon helps meet this great need by licensing host homes that specifically […]
5 Ways to Help Foster Children Transition to a New School
For foster children, especially those with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral disabilities, a new school represents yet another change in a life that might already be full of upheaval. It is essential to provide them with stability and reassurance as they adapt to these new surroundings. At RISE Services, Inc. Oregon, we understand the unique hurdles […]
5 Budget-Friendly Activities for Oregon Families
Beat the hot sun and summer boredom with these family-friendly activities and events recommended by RISE Services, Inc. Oregon. The five locations below feature a variety of activities, are free or low-cost to enter, and provide accessibility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our team wishes you a summer full of fun and […]
5 Spring Activities for Host Home Foster Families
If you’re a host home family with RISE Services, Inc. Oregon, you may be searching for fun, screen-free activities for your foster children. Children and teens can enjoy the five activities we recommend below at any activity level. Join in on the fun with the kids and make it a memorable family event. These activities, […]
Make 2024 the Year You Say YES to Becoming a Host Home Foster Parent!
As we step into the promising horizon of 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the positive changes we can bring into our lives and the lives of those around us. One incredibly impactful way to make a difference is by opening your heart and home as a Host Home foster parent through RISE […]
Fostering Gratitude In Your Family During Difficult Times
In addition to turkey, football, and family, Thanksgiving is the season for thankfulness and gratitude. Building a life of gratitude can seem impossible when experiencing challenging circumstances. It can be especially tough for children and youth in foster care as their life situations may seem overwhelming and hopeless. While foster parents can help youth develop […]