May is National Foster Care Month, a time to appreciate foster parents and families nationwide. This year’s theme—Engaging Youth. Building Supports. Strengthening Opportunities—emphasizes the importance of fostering successful transitions for youth leaving care. Despite the availability of resources, foster parents play a crucial role in providing a stable foundation. RISE Services, Inc. firmly believes in […]

Foster parents, professional parents, family members, and caregivers experience unique challenges when supporting foster children and individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD). A weekend away or even a short break can help recharge caregivers. Respite care is a valuable solution that RISE Services, Inc. offers. Let’s take a look at what respite care is […]

RISE Services, Inc. works with thousands of foster parents across the country to help provide a caring and stable home environment for children who can no longer live safely in their homes or for adults living with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD). Matt and Michelle are foster parents with RISE Services, Inc., and have supported […]

As the new year begins, many individuals nationwide are making resolutions and setting goals. This annual activity is not only for adults but also for teens, children, and families. Foster children, in particular, can greatly benefit from achieving personal goals. So, RISE Services, Inc. encourages you to begin setting valuable goals with your foster children. […]

Individuals who have been in the foster care community for some time now have created blogs and podcasts to share their personal experiences in order to encourage and support individuals who are considering becoming foster parents. Many have expressed how helpful this type of information would have been for them many years ago. At RISE […]

May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month! Here at RISE Services, Inc., we are so grateful for our foster parents who provide a nurturing and stable home environment for children during a difficult time of their lives. Without them, we couldn’t support biological families as they work to create a safe and loving home for their […]

RISE Services Inc. believes everyone deserves to live in a nurturing and supportive family environment. That is why we work with foster families to provide loving and stable homes for children in the foster care system, and we also license families to foster children and adults with developmental disabilities. If you are considering becoming a foster […]