January 28, 20214 January 28, 2021Meet Melissa, A Care2Foster Ambassador Who is Changing Children’s LivesTwo 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 5, 201937 December 5, 2019Gifts that Give Back: 20 Gifts That Support Foster Care and AdoptionThe stores are full. The cart is full. The wallet is empty. The holidays aren’t about the gifts. I know this. We all know this. But […]
November 26, 201912 November 26, 2019Can’t foster right now? There are plenty of other ways you can help children in foster care.I wanted to foster, but I was scared. Here’s what I did. The decision to foster is huge. And scary. And often slow. If you’re anything […]
November 12, 201960 November 12, 2019Create the Life You Choose: An Interview with Bridget FarrLast month, we reviewed Bridget Farr’s debut young adult novel, Pavi Sharma’s Guide to Going Home. It is the story of an Indian-American sixth grader in […]
June 26, 201989 June 26, 2019The True Unsung Heroes: Impact of Fostering on Bio KidsAuthor’s note: This article is based upon a speech I gave at Fostering Hope Columbia hosted by Care2Foster. About a month ago, a foster mom friend […]
June 24, 201973 June 24, 20195 Simple Ways to Advocate for Children in Foster Care (Without Fostering)Not everyone can be a foster parent. It’s a huge commitment. So this week we explore simpler ways to get involved with the foster care system. […]