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Introducing foster children to your biological children can be tough so it is important to have a good strategy in place before taking this action. Foster children often feel neglected or alone so they need to feel welcomed by the biological children in the household so that they have a comfortable stay in the home. The first step is to talk to the biological children about the situation so that they know what to expect.

When you have this talk with the children make sure that you listen to any feelings and concerns that they may have about bringing foster children into your home. Explain to them about how they should behave around the foster children. They should act as normally as possible while also trying to be as hospitable as possible so that the children feel at home.

When the foster children arrive at your home feed them a meal and give them a drink of water or juice so that they feel comfortable. Then, show them around the home and sit them at your dining room table with your biological children. Go around the table and have everyone say their name, age, and hobbies so that they can be introduced to each other slowly and begin to mingle so that they can live together.

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