Fostering Blog
December 27, 2021
As foster parents, we often encounter others – family, friends and even strangers – who tell us “I could never foster.” Certainly many current foster parents, […]
December 27, 2021
There are many benefits to being a foster family. The experiences shared with children who come in and out of our lives for just a season […]
December 27, 2021
The idea of fostering can be scary, like any new adventure in life. It takes courage, which is defined as doing something even though you are […]
September 23, 2021
Foster Parent Pledges to the Children in Our Care Scattered throughout our lives are opportunities to witness magical moments. Aha moments. Moments filled with such tenderness […]
July 30, 2021
Meet a Foster Family: Leland and Sarah Leland and Sarah’s interest in fostering began several years ago and, like everyone else, they faced many hesitations. As […]
July 30, 2021
Meet a Foster Family: Kimberly and Mel For Kimberly and Mel and their four children, fostering is personal. They adopted their three oldest children (twins Alexander […]
May 13, 2021
Our family has welcomed 10 new children into our home over the past three years. We’ve had to say goodbye to all 10, most recently a […]
April 26, 2021
Yesterday I received a text from my dear friend Lisa (not her real name) whom I’ve known for more than a decade. The text simply read: […]
February 1, 2021
There are a variety of ways to help others in need. We know that everyone can’t serve as a foster parent, but everyone can do something. […]
January 28, 2021
Two words guide every step that Melissa takes: faith and family. I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Melissa, and she is one of the […]
December 3, 2020
The holidays are approaching quickly, and I’ve been caught off guard with an odd mix of emotions. At this time two years ago, the brother and […]
July 10, 2020
Today marks exactly one year that our precious foster daughter has been with us. 365 days. She is 18 months old. That means she has lived […]