In 2018, nearly 690,000 children spent time in U.S. foster care. Sadly, many of those children will find there are not enough foster families to accommodate them in their community. […]
Bags of Hope: Something to Call Their Own
Congratulations, We Have a Placement for You!
We had been waiting for the call for what seemed like an eternity. The call that my wife, Sue, had worked so hard for these past five years while pursuing […]
Pastors and the Secret Battle of Ideas about God
As ministry leaders, we need to constantly remind those we teach that mindless Christianity does not please Jesus. We need to stay focused on sharpening our worldview.
The Fears of a Birth Mother
Even in fully open adoptions, filled with visits and solid relationships, there are fears that every birth mother worries about.
Money and Marriage — How to Thrive in Love and Money
Money and marriage. A recipe for disaster or a chance at growth? Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn share ways for couples to succeed financially and relationally.
7 Ways Your Family Can Support an Adoptive or Foster Family
Families who have fostered or adopted a child need the love and support of other families in the community around them. It’s critical to support these foster and adoptive families for the family to succeed and thrive in the faces of these new joys and challenges. Here are 7 ways to support a foster or adoptive family in your community.
When the Holidays Hurt: 3 Ways Single Parents Can Cope
When your family is broken, the holidays hurt. Here are three ways single parents can cope during the holiday season.
Thanksgiving Memories
When I was asked as an adoptive mother and foster-care advocate to reflect this season on what it means to be thankful, I had to look up the meaning of […]
From Unthinkable Tragedy to Unbelievable Grace
Why one foster-care mother chose to extend God’s love to another woman, even though she was in the midst of feeling anger and great loss
Behind the Scenes With Broadcasting
Get an insider’s look at how Focus on the Family’s daily program comes together as you go behind the scenes with broadcasting.