10 Ways to Help Your Foster Child Get Ready for the New School Year
The back-to-school season can be stressful for many children, especially those who struggle with anxiety about meeting new people and learning fresh routines. Because of past trauma, foster kids often have a tough time adjusting to a new school year, so you can really...
Eight Ways Freedom Is Ringing in Your Home!
Psalm 146:7 reminds us of God’s overarching mission of freedom for a lost and dying world: He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free (NIV). This, of course, includes the critical work you are doing in foster...
Summer Surprises and Spiritual Support
We know that “every good and perfect gift comes from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” (James 1:17, NIV). What an excellent Bible verse to share with your precious foster child. You might even...
7 Tips to Combat the Ache of Abandonment
Many foster children don’t fully grasp the circumstances that resulted in separation from their biological families. But whether or not they have a clear understanding of the facts and emotions, most struggle with abandonment issues. The loss, grief, and fear of...
Spring Fever: 8 Outdoor Activities for Foster Families
Spring is the perfect time to plan some memorable outdoor activities with your foster children! There’s nothing like getting outside in God’s creation to cultivate childhood wonder—and create meaningful connections with kids. Here are eight ideas to whet your appetite...
Qualities of Successful Foster Parents
Becoming a foster parent is a noble and rewarding undertaking. It’s a labor of love. But it’s not for the faint of heart. Like anything worthwhile in your life, it will come at a cost. But, having an opportunity to introduce stability and unconditional love to a child...
Showing Love to Your Foster Children
As our attention turns to love this month, what a great time to express it to the precious foster children God has brought into your life. You can make a lasting difference in the life of your foster child by showing them how special they are! Harness the power of...
A Dozen New Year’s Resolutions for Foster Parents
Dream big. Be awesome. Live life colorfully. Dance in the rain. Choose happy. What’s on your list of New Year’s resolutions for 2024? A fresh year brings opportunities for new hope, new joys, and new beginnings. For those of us with foster children and teens...
Five Biblical Truths for Foster Parents
Preparing to celebrate the arrival of the Christ child to our world, we often talk and sing about Emmanuel, God with Us. May it give you hope and joy this Christmas season to reflect on the fact that the Almighty Creator of the Universe cared enough about you that he...Gallery
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