While children from foster care should never be treated differently than biological children, thoughtful gift choices can mean the world to a child and their parents. There are no one-size-fits-all foster family gift ideas. However, gifts that give a sense of normalcy, safety or ownership are generally more beneficial for foster families than other toys. …
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The heartbreaking reality of human trafficking is overwhelming. However, knowing the facts and stats can help spread awareness and solutions.
The Christmas season is about giving. There’s a tug on our heartstrings when the pastor asks us to buy a gift for a child that is less fortunate or adopt a family for Christmas. Maybe the child in that family is in an out-of-home placement, and their world looks different than last year. Walking the …
As a society, we’ve made significant strides in human rights. Once marginalized communities now thrive. We continue to develop toward less injustice and more equality. Looking back, we could never imagine a modern world where women can’t vote or people are enslaved based on the color of their skin. And yet, there is one major …
In recent years, the terms “reproductive justice” and “women’s healthcare” have risen to the forefront of the United States’ political, social and moral landscape, becoming a defining issue for many. However, despite the popularity of this phrase, not many people are aware of its true definition, which is fundamental to applying it with integrity. What …
There are mistakes to avoid, history to learn, joy to share and memories to be made. And we can only benefit from joining hands with those who have already braved the journey before us.
In order to be able to help the victims who are caught up in human trafficking, we need to understand how this crime works.
As families prepare to support an adopted child, trauma-informed education and considering other perspectives are vital. The reality is that adopted children eventually grow up to be adults and will have their own experiences to share. So, how can adoptive families best raise and support their child? It is important to listen to adopted children …
Alexa becoming quadriplegic was not what she expected, but she found exciting ways to serve others.
During this difficult time, we discovered some essential marriage principles that deepened our love for each other and strengthened our marriage. Our relationship became more resilient as we cared for our child with special needs.
A lot of women feel hopeless about ever resolving the pain connected with their abortion. But healing is possible.
We all agree that toddlers are valuable human beings with rights. Yet the preborn differ from toddlers in only four ways.
Simple gestures can go a long way to help a foster family.
On October 25, 1988, I was nursing my three-month-old baby boy at home. I was 19 and had no idea that I would be impacted by the proclamation that President Ronald Reagan signed on that day. After all, it would be six more years before I would miscarry my second son. I did not recognize …
In December of 2020, I became an adoptive parent. I did not have much exposure to adoption before adopting myself, but I did know that I loved my little girl and was more than ready to promise forever to her. The journey has not been perfect, but I have realized a lot of the difficulties …
Since Roe is no more, the reasons for abortion are coming into the political spotlight. Many states are currently limiting access to abortion, while others are actually expanding abortion access post-Dobbs. It presents the opportunity for new ways to combat abortion, including the question: what if we shift our mindset by addressing the root causes of …
Both the Old and New Testaments contain stories of adoption. Here are a few examples of God being glorified through adoption in the Bible.
My dad had to carry me out over his shoulder after the abortion. We got in the car and silently agreed to never talk about what happened.
Foster and adoptive families need help in order to thrive. This is how you can support foster and adoptive families.
Goodbyes can be one of the hardest parts of foster care. This foster mom writes honestly about how to cope when a child in foster care leaves.