GAMES

Games are one of the best tools a foster family has — and most people don't realize it.

 When you're playing together, kids get to open up in a way they can't when you're sitting across from them asking questions. They're having fun. They're a little distracted. Their guard drops. And that's when the real conversations happen — while you're waiting for your turn, or laughing at a bad roll, or arguing over the rules.

 It's connection without the pressure of connection. That's the whole point.

 We've put together a list of games our family has tried, loved, and kept in rotation. We made sure to cover the full range — little kids, big kids, kids who can't read yet, kids who can. Whether you're building your own family game shelf or looking for a meaningful gift for a foster family you love and support, there's something here for you.