Before becoming a foster dad, Mark had never parented before. As he celebrates his second Father’s Day, this is what he’s learned so far.
Foster Care
Before entering foster care, Autumn didn’t believe she could have a personal relationship with Christ. That changed when she met her foster parents.
Caring for a child in foster care with medical complexities is a challenge. But it is always worth it.
May is National Foster Care Month. This is Jose Souza’s story of facing challenges after being adopted from foster care.
May is National Foster Care Month. This is Shreya Ramachandran’s story of finding hope and healing in Christ.
May is National Foster Care Month. This is Reuben Watson’s story of finding his worth in Christ after being adopted from foster care.
Four foster moms share why Mother’s Day is important for them, the children in their home, and biological mothers.
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” Psalm 23
Nathan Ross knows firsthand the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect. This is what he wants others to understand.
Nathan Ross entered foster care after enduring years of child abuse and neglect. Now, he advocates for children who face similar realities.
How can we prevent child abuse? In Sadie Dodson’s opinion, it starts by getting to know your neighbors and taking action.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Learn some of the key indicators of child abuse and neglect and why prevention is so crucial.
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.
Being trauma informed is crucial if you are engaging with foster care. Learn what trauma-informed care is, who is impacted by trauma, and how to address challenging behaviors.
Snapshots of five kids who grew up in the United States foster care system.
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.
I never thought I would become a foster parent to children with special needs. But thankfully God is writing my story and not me.
“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 …
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.
When a child lives with a relative, it is considered kinship care. Kinship care and foster care are similar, but there are some key differences.