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Written by Bloom Foster Family Tom and Lucy Riley “What is respite? Isn’t that just babysitting?” I get asked this question frequently when explaining what our family does through Bloom. A respite foster parent accepts short-term placements in emergency situations, relieving other foster families when they need to go out of town or if they need a short break to “recharge.”   Sometimes, these placements are scheduled…

Bloom is excited to announce that Lizard Thicket will be a returning sponsor of this year’s Frocks & Rocks fashion show. As the sole retailer for this event, attendees can preview new and trendy fall and winter fashion styles from the Peachtree City and Newnan Lizard Thicket locations. Carly Issacson, owner of the Lizard Thicket…

Bloom has launched an exciting new initiative to provide foster children with stylish clothing delivered directly to their doorstep. Inspired by the popular Stitch Fix® model, this program is tailored to meet each child’s unique needs. It ensures they have access to high-quality clothing and will experience the joy of opening a package full of…

Whether you are trying to determine the best feeding schedule for an infant, teaching a preschooler to write their name for the first time, or helping a teenager navigate the complexity of adolescence, one thing is constant – parenting is hard. In fact, in a recent parenting survey through the Pew Research Center, 62% of…

Combining her creativity with compassion, interior designer Beth Anderson has partnered with Bloom to transform the way foster children experience shopping for clothing. Beth has spent over a decade working with Bloom to create unique, fun, and inviting spaces where foster children can shop for free clothing with dignity. The journey began in 2013 when…

Did you know that Bloom supports the academic success of foster children? Thanks to programming made possible through our generous donors, 85% of children show academic improvement within the first six months of being placed with a Bloom foster family. Bloom is able to provide foster children with a variety of academic support, including tutoring…

“Throughout their lifespan, people who have close sibling relationships have better mental health, better psychological health, and better social relationships.” For the estimated 80% of Americans who have siblings, many can attest to the importance their sibling relationship has on their life. And while researchers and child welfare professionals alike have begun to understand the…