How to Tell If Your Foster Program is Supporting You - and What to Do If It's Not

<p>We dive into a topic that is often felt but rarely discussed: how to determine if your foster program is truly providing the support you need to stay healthy and engaged. While animal shelters and rescues perform incredibly difficult, under-resourced work, the sustainability of the mission depends on fosters feeling empowered rather than exhausted. We explore the "green flags" of a healthy partnership, identify the red and yellow flags that signal a lack of support, and provide four practical steps you can take to protect your boundaries without abandoning the animals you love.</p>