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Mother’s Day from a Foster Mom’s Perspective

Four foster moms share why Mother’s Day is important for them, the children in their home, and biological mothers.

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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.

Choose Foster Care Agencies and Adoption Agencies

Tips for Choosing a Foster Care or Adoption Agency

Choosing a foster care or adoption agency is a major decision. These are the questions you need to ask as you look for the best fit.

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Faces of Foster Care

Snapshots of five kids who grew up in the United States foster care system.

State vs Private Foster Care Agencies

Understanding the Differences Between State and Private Foster Care Agencies

State agency or private agency? This is the question many foster and adoptive parents have to answer before becoming licensed. Here’s what you can expect, as well as the pros and cons of each type.

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Foster Care: Parenting Children With Special Needs

I never thought I would become a foster parent to children with special needs. But thankfully God is writing my story and not me.

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Foster the Family: The Story of Alan and Jamie Finn

“One child, one time.” That was the plan that Alan and Jamie Finn agreed to when they started the journey to become foster parents. But now, eight years and nearly 30 children later, it is clear God had a different plan. Neither Alan nor Jamie ever expected to become foster parents. They had thought adoption …

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Our Journey to Adoption Through Foster Care

Over a decade ago, the Meadows family was obedient to God’s calling on their lives to pursue adoption through foster care. Here’s where they are now.

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Foster Care in Your State: California

There are over 55,000 children in California’s foster care system. This is how you can get involved.

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Seeing God in the Details as a Foster and Adoptive Mom

Six years passed between Kristen receiving a cancer diagnosis and becoming an adoptive mom. She knows that God planned every moment in between.

3 Easy Christmas Crafts to Make for Kids in Foster Care

You can make Christmas special for kids in foster care by creating and donating any one of these easy holiday crafts.

Red sneakers of an adoptee stand over a chalk drawn maze of adoption language.

Correct Words for Adoption and the Adopted

In earlier generations, adoption and birth mothers were often looked at negatively. The language surrounding adoption reflected this as well. As adoption has evolved into a more open relationship that seeks to honor all, the language has shifted.

A young birth mother hugs her birth son, happy she's chosen the adoption option.

Birth Mothers and the Adoption Option

If the pro-life community is promoting adoption as a life-giving option, how do we help make it happen? We can’t simply encourage an expectant mother to “choose life” and then leave her alone to figure it out. We must follow up and follow through.

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How You Can Help Support Foster and Adoptive Families

Jenn and Josh Hook, joined by Mike Berry, offer advice to help foster and adoptive families find training and support. And, they describe how anyone can help care for hurting kids.

15 Ways Celebrate National Adoption Month

15 Ways to Celebrate National Adoption Month

Here are 15 ways you can support and celebrate foster and adoptive families during National Adoption Month.

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How Wait No More Prepares Families to Engage with Foster Care

It’s a sunny Saturday morning, and families are gathering to learn how they can make a difference for children in foster care at an event called Wait No More.

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Foster Care in Your State: Texas

Wondering how you can make a difference for Texas children in foster care? Learn about the child welfare system, the need for foster families, and how you can get started.

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The Role of a Child Placing Agency

Child placing agencies play a prominent role in the lives of children in foster care. Understanding the day-to-day operations of a child placing agency helps us realize the importance of their work.

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Foster Care in Your State: Florida

Wondering how you can make a difference for Florida children in foster care? Learn about the child welfare system, the need for foster families, and how you can get started.