Within three months, the Blacklidge Family gained three children in foster care. After many years of changing case plans, those three children joined the Blacklidge Family forever.
When God’s Plan is Different Than the Case Plan
Understanding Childhood Trauma Changes Everything
Children who have been in foster care, like Susie were wounded most in the context of interpersonal relationships, and they will heal only in the context of healthy, nurturing, interpersonal relationships.
Working Moms Need Friends, Too
Mothers who work outside the home need friendships with other women.
Live Well as an Empty Nester
Ready or not, that fateful day always comes.
The Adoption Journey: An Honest Look at What You Really Need to Know
Welcome, you! We wish we could chat with you over coffee about what brought you here … Maybe the journey of adoption has been on your mind since you were a child. […]
Teaching Empathy: The Power of Service in Your Family
Parents can create opportunities for their kids to serve and teach them to be aware of the people around them.
Joni and Trevor: Ambassadors for Life
When I look at the photos of Joni Eareckson Tada and Trevor together, I can’t help but think about how both of them, in their own unique ways, joyfully proclaim God’s message that every human being is incredibly precious, infinitely valuable and eternally significant.
Child Abuse: What Should We Know?
Child Abuse: What Should We Know? God’s desire is for all children to be protected. His angels watch over them, but we know that many types of abuse and neglect […]
The Role of a Foster Care Social Worker
A foster care social worker provides holistic preparation to foster families. Learn more about their responsibilities and what you can expect when working with them.
One Way to Serve: Hospital Sitter
The Hospital Sitter program was created to ensure children in foster care are not alone during their stays in the hospital.