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December 16, 2022

Being Present During this Season of Busy

Being present during this season of busy reminds us that each moment counts. Doug and his mentee Jeff started their mentor relationship like many others – […]
December 12, 2022

Making Holidays Beautiful and Grace-Filled

Children in foster care long for their family during the holidays. Thanksgiving Grace restores hope to children in foster care and their families. Every year, we […]
November 28, 2022

A Mom Wishes All Her Kids Sweet 16

A Mom Wishes All Her Kids Sweet 16 We share a beautiful story of a Mom trying to make things right. “Judy” has faithfully attended every sibling […]
November 21, 2022

“I didn’t know he had dimples!”

“I didn’t know he had dimples!” Do you have a childhood memory of going off with siblings to explore the world? Perhaps you looked forward to […]
November 15, 2022

Birthdays are more than just a party for children in foster care.

It’s My Birthday! How do you choose an appropriate activity for three sisters and four brothers celebrating three birthdays? Our Director of Sibling Care, Julie Eaton, […]
July 14, 2022

Say Yes Again: Children Learn Compassion as Part of a Foster Family

Say Yes Again is the newest in a series of books by Rhonda Wagner for children in fostering families When Rhonda Wagner’s daughter and son-in-law decided […]
May 12, 2022

Foster Parenting isn’t a Solo Endeavor

It Takes a Village Community and Wrap Around Support Help Foster Parents Serve Children in Foster Care Well Meet Josh and Stephanie Sanders. Already a family […]
May 9, 2022

Is It Okay to Take a Break from Fostering?

Don’t feel guilty about needing a break. We really needed a break from active foster parenting. After three years, we were wiped out. We fostered four […]
May 9, 2022

Introducing Kids to Foster Care Through Story

One family’s journey through foster care and adoption Growing from a family of four to a family of six, and sharing the story with others to […]
April 14, 2022

Look for the Helpers

Recognizing Kindness and Innovation in Foster Care Professionals Reminds Us To Look for the Helpers Fred Rogers is quoted as saying, “When I was a boy […]
April 14, 2022

What is foster care respite? And why should I use it?

Many people who consider foster care are unsure if they can juggle the demands of a long-term foster placement. They have so many questions and concerns […]
April 6, 2022

Stories of Connection

Stories of Connection: Bringing people together is the joy of our work. “What I love about Fostering Great Ideas is that we focus on relationships.”