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Bridge organizations fill the gap in foster care

The Role of a Bridge Organization

“Bridge Organization” is a relatively new term in the world of foster care and adoption, but they play an increasingly important role. This is what you need to know about bridge organizations.

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Open vs. Closed Adoption, A Birth Mom’s Advice

There isn’t a perfect adoption mold. Every case is unique and vital to consider when deciding between open adoption vs. closed adoption

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Abortion Complications

There are many physical and psychological abortion complications that every woman should know about.

Mother and one of the children with special needs playing together at a table, son giving a fist bump to someone off camera

Embracing Your Child With Special Needs Just The Way They Are

When parenting a child with special needs, it’s easy to fix your eyes on the next surgery, therapy, diet or appointment. But it’s often difficult to simply embrace and enjoy your child in the moment.

School social worker with youth in foster care and mother

The Role of a School Social Worker

School social workers partner with the foster care system in an important way. In their role, school social workers help students and families thrive.

A woman demonstrates God's love for the disabled. Little girl with special needs enjoy spending time with mother

Appearances Don’t Matter: God’s Love for the Disabled

If there’s nothing we could ever do to deserve God’s love, then we would not only see God’s heart for those with disabilities, but for us all.

CASA with child in foster care

The Need for CASAs in Foster Care

You can be the voice for children and teens in foster care by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA).

CASA with kid in foster care

The Role of a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

Children and teens in foster care deserve a voice in court. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) volunteer to fill that need.

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Grace in Reunification

Foster families can be the bridge to help a family heal and be together again. It is the definition of grace. This is family reunification.

Jeffrey, Khylii, Destarra holding Pasqual, Khaliya, and Patrick holding Patrick

Unwanted Pregnancy: Destarra’s Story of Hope

Young and unsure, Destarra didn’t know what to do. Her unwanted pregnancy led to a cycle of clinic visits and pain, but eventually she found hope.

From Planned Parenthood to Pro-Life abortiion worker in blue scrubs kneels and prays.

From Planned Parenthood to Pro-Life

I DIDN’T WANT TO THINK ABOUT THE PAST — my time as a doctor with Planned Parenthood and my two failed marriages.

The Tarrant Family

A Christian Approach to Foster Care

After twelve years as a foster parent, Cindy Tarrant has learned this: “Loving like Jesus looks a little bit different when you can’t leave and go home at the end of the day.”

Foster family

The Role of a Foster Family

Foster parents and foster families play a key role within the foster care system. Learning about the day-to-day responsibilities of a foster family is an important step when pursuing a call to foster.

Foster Care Legal System

Foster Care and the Legal System

Understanding the legal system can be a challenge. In this article, an attorney clarifies the legal process of foster care – from the time a child enters foster care to the closure of a case.

Foster dad with daughters

A Foster Care Story: The Father’s Perspective

I never really thought about foster parenting or adoption. I simply figured that I would one day marry and that my wife and I would together create a “traditional” family. My plan wasn’t actually a plan; it was an assumption.

Help her be brave picture of pink rocket ship flying to the sun leaving others behind

Help Her Be Brave: Pro Tips When Facing An Unexpected Pregnancy

Being brave can feel uncomfortable, but you won’t regret it when facing an unexpected pregnancy.

Family

Reunification: The Priority in Foster Care

Over time, we can forget the original goal of foster care: reunification.

Dear Prospective Foster Parents...

Dear Prospective Foster Parents

Is God prompting you to foster? To adopt? To support foster and adoptive families? Maybe you’ve prayed about it, but you still feel unequipped and fearful. Well, you’re not alone.

Teen in foster care

Why Teens in Foster Care Need You

Everyone wants to belong and be part of a family. For teens in foster care, guidance and love can change everything.

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Why Foster Care and Adoption Matters to Me as a Christian

The importance of foster care and adoption is clear. As Christians, we are instructed to love and care for others. So, how will you make a difference?