April 24, 2023
Malachi had no relationship with his family and faced aging out of foster care. When Daniel* first became a mentor to a youth in foster care, […]
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April 22, 2023
Every relationship has its beginning somewhere. Michael and Raymond discovered something special in their tutoring relationship, something that deserved more attention than reading, writing, and arithmetic. […]
April 20, 2023
For youth experiencing foster care, prom is a night to be normal. Ask any teenage girl looking forward to prom the reasons for her excitement, and […]
April 18, 2023
What makes the biggest difference for youth in foster care? What helps them to succeed? Such important questions – ones that are relevant to over 1,270 […]
March 29, 2023
Why Does He Do Things The Hard Way? In the ever elusive search to find a new show for my spouse and I to watch together, […]
December 6, 2022
Two Strangers Learning How To Live Together Meghan had become a licensed foster parent and found herself in a common foster parent situation. As soon as […]
December 5, 2022
Joy, Grief, Loss and “Grinchiness” During the Holidays Oftentimes I have wondered why the Grinch’s heart was two sizes too small. Why does he live alone […]
May 12, 2022
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 […]
April 14, 2022
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 […]
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 […]
November 10, 2020
I’ve often heard the statistic referenced that says, “50% of foster parents will no longer be active within one year of their initial licensing.” As we […]
August 21, 2020
Fostering kids is one of the most rewarding things you can take on, but it also comes with its challenges. Add in the fact that you’re […]