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Thankful for the Heart of Host Home Families This Thanksgiving

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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 […]

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Roadmap to Becoming a Host Home Foster Parent with RISE

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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 […]

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5 Ways to Help Foster Children Transition to a New School

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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 […]

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5 Budget-Friendly Activities for Oregon Families

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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 […]

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5 Spring Activities for Host Home Foster Families

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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, […]

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Make 2024 the Year You Say YES to Becoming a Host Home Foster Parent!

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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 […]

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Fostering Gratitude In Your Family During Difficult Times

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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 […]

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3 Ways to Create a Caring Home Environment for the Holidays

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Holidays often bring about images of children singing carols, families eating turkey and mashed potatoes, and friends enjoying hot cocoa and Christmas cookies in front of a roaring fire. While you and your family may celebrate traditions such as these each year, these images may be very unfamiliar for many foster children. RISE Services, Inc. […]

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3 Ways to Help Your Foster Child Transition Back to School

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Do you have a foster child who is nervous about starting another year of school? Knowing how to help your foster child through a time like this can be difficult. RISE Services, Inc. Oregon works with host home families and foster children, supporting them through different seasons, including back-to-school. Our priority is to help you […]

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The State of Foster Care in Oregon

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May is National Foster Care Month, a time that is set aside to acknowledge and appreciate those who have made a difference in the lives of foster children. Because of foster parents, family members, mentors, child welfare professionals, and many others, foster children are able to live in stable and caring family settings while their […]

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