Finishing school and entering the adult world can be one of the most stressful phases in a young adult’s life. They are faced with complex challenges such as finding and maintaining employment and housing, managing personal finances and advancing their education. Not to mention, deeply personal obstacles such as developing
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What are the education options when my child finish school
So your child has finished matric, but is unsure if, where and what she should study. Study options are based on whether she has completed matric or not, funding available, family expectations, personal interests and skills. While a university degree is invaluable, it is important to take note of the
How do I prepare my child when he/she has to leave home?
Time went so fast – you blinked and now your baby is 18, ready to leave the nest. This should be the time when parents talk with their children about the realities they will be confronted with when they leave home. What can parents do? Enhance their problem-solving skills. It
The relationship between foster parents and biological parents
Foster care is not meant to be a permanent arrangement. If a child does have biological parents it is of utmost importance to maintain their relationship with his/her biological parents so that they can be reunited with their biological parents. As a foster parent you have to work alongside the
How will bringing a foster child into my home impact on my family?
You may be curious as to how foster care will impact on your life and your family. Each foster child will have their own unique set of needs and circumstances that brought them into foster care. These circumstances will impact on the behaviour of the child and their behaviour will
What all prospective foster parents should know
The care and protection of a child is the most important factor in the foster care process. One of the elements that contribute towards effective foster care is to place the foster child with a capable prepared and committed foster family. This is reached through recruitment, screening and training of
Looking back at our 110 year history
FCIA is celebrating its 110 year anniversary in 2018. This gave us the opportunity to reflect on the past and specific events that formed the organisation in becoming so well-positioned in this modern era. 1908 Oranje Vroue Vereeniging was established under the guidance of President M.T. Steyn’s wife, Rachel Steyn.
The Effects of Teenage Pregnancy on the family and society
Teenage pregnancy is not isolated to the teenager, but have for sure an impact on the family of the teenager, as well as the society. Research has pointed out the following: A Family Connection – Siblings of teenage moms are at an increased risk of becoming teenage parents themselves. Increased
The Emotional Impact of Teenage Pregnancy on the Teen Self
Teenage pregnancy has already been called an epidemic. But the tragic consequences of this problem can best be understood when looking at the impact of pregnancy on a terrified teenage girl. To say the least, she will experience drastic changes in her life that will not only have a big
Teenage Pregnancy, a reality …
Teenage pregnancy is a reality. Statistics released by the Department of Education showed that more than 20 000 teenage girls became pregnant in one school year. Even more shocking is that 717 of these girls were still in primary school. It is accepted that an unwanted pregnancy during the teenage years