Fostering Blog
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 […]
June 29, 2020
Foster parents need to walk a lot of tightropes. One of the most challenging is striking a healthy balance between loving hard and letting go. While […]
June 24, 2020
Countless people have said to me, “I could never foster because I’d become too attached.” I understand many different reasons for not fostering, but honestly I […]
May 27, 2020
The decision to become a foster family is never easy. The idea can seem overwhelming when you hear about aspects of providing care that will be […]
April 24, 2020
As a relatively new foster parent, I’ve tried to learn everything I can about the child welfare system, the various court hearings and timelines for each, […]
April 23, 2020
As adults, we all have to strike a balance between opposing forces: work and personal lives, time for ourselves and time for our children and our […]
March 25, 2020
I need to stay connected with other people. As an extreme extrovert, it’s always been a huge part of who I am and how I function. […]