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6 Ways Pastors Can Shepherd Their Churches to Support Foster or Adoptive Families

There are many ways that the people of God can rally around those who feel a unique call to foster care and adoption.

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How Our Church Encouraged Us to Adopt

Adoption won’t always move in a straight line, but it’s an outreach of immense importance and one that rests at the heart of the Gospel.

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Simple Gestures Make All the Difference

Simple gestures can go a long way to help a foster family.

Adoption in the Bible

Adoption in the Bible

Both the Old and New Testaments contain stories of adoption. Here are a few examples of God being glorified through adoption in the Bible.

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Giving a Voice to Children for Adoption

The Reel Hope Project’s goal is to present children to potential families for who they are as a person. By creating unique, two-minute video reels, The Reel Hope Project gives children for adoption from foster care a chance to say, “This is the real me.”

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Trauma Informed Care for Foster and Adoptive Parents

Trauma impacts a child deeply. Trauma informed care equips foster and adoptive parents to help their children thrive.

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Foster Care in Your State: Alabama

There are approximately 6,000 children in foster care in Alabama. Learn how you can get involved.

Changing a Child's Belief System

“No One Loves Me”: Changing a Child’s Belief System from the Inside Out

Abuse and neglect affects a child’s belief system. But it is possible to reverse the effects through new words and experiences.

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Adoption vs. Abortion: What are My Options?

It is estimated that 45% of pregnancies are unplanned, leaving many women to wonder about the facts surrounding adoption vs. abortion.

Myths about Babies in Foster Care

Six Myths About Babies in Foster Care

Here are six common misconceptions surrounding the youngest children in the foster care system and six explanations to set the record straight.

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How God Used My Foster Parents to Change My Life

Before entering foster care, Autumn didn’t believe she could have a personal relationship with Christ. That changed when she met her foster parents.

Medical Foster Care

Following God Into Medical Foster Care

Caring for a child in foster care with medical complexities is a challenge. But it is always worth it.

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Foster Care and Adoption Options

If each church could raise up one foster family, we would be able to take all children in the foster system and place them in the care of a loving home.

Jose Souza Former Foster Youth

The Challenges of Life After Adoption from Foster Care

May is National Foster Care Month. This is Jose Souza’s story of facing challenges after being adopted from foster care.

Shreya Ramachandran former foster youth

Placing Trust in God as a Former Foster Youth

May is National Foster Care Month. This is Shreya Ramachandran’s story of finding hope and healing in Christ.

Reuben Watson - Former Foster Youth

Discovering My Worth as a Former Foster Youth

May is National Foster Care Month. This is Reuben Watson’s story of finding his worth in Christ after being adopted from foster care.

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I’m Pregnant, Now What?

When facing an unexpected pregnancy, many wonder what to do next.

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How to Prevent Child Abuse According to a Survivor

Nathan Ross knows firsthand the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect. This is what he wants others to understand.

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From Child Abuse Survivor to Foster Care Advocate

Nathan Ross entered foster care after enduring years of child abuse and neglect. Now, he advocates for children who face similar realities.

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How to Prevent Child Abuse: A Foster Parent’s Perspective

How can we prevent child abuse? In Sadie Dodson’s opinion, it starts by getting to know your neighbors and taking action.