As adoption professionals, a large part of our job is to soothe the frayed nerves of fathers and mothers undergoing the adoption process. The roller coaster of adoption and foster care is not for the faint of heart and regardless of how strong a parent feels he or she is, all parents buckle under […]

  The term mental health can be overwhelming.  If you are concerned about your child’s mood or notice a change in behaviors, it is important to get them support.  First, check with your medical provider to rule out if the change is due to a medical or physical issue.  Once that has been ruled out, start identifying a […]

  In adoption work, we often emphasize preparing for the child who will be joining the family—and rightly so, as this transition of a new sibling is significant and life-changing. However, one group that is sometimes overlooked during this process is the children who are already living in the home. Whether your current children are […]

  When you hear "foster-to-adopt," you might picture a child in state custody placed in a foster home, eventually adopted by their foster parents. That is often accurate. But what about when you hear "adoption from foster care"? It could describe that same scenario or something different. Families who adopt from foster care typically fall […]

Adoption is a transformative journey that influences not just the child, adoptive parents, and placing parents, but also a wider network of extended family and friends. It is a process of building relationships, navigating emotions, and cultivating a sense of belonging. Central to achieving positive outcomes in adoption is the principle of openness among all […]

  We thank you for your continued support and interest in our ministry of sharing God’s love through foster care and adoption. This year was one of many unexpected blessings.   Our foster care program continued to see growth with the need to hire additional foster workers in CO and TX. We were unexpectedly blessed by a large […]

  “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” Proverbs 16:9   Have you ever felt the Lord calling you to adopt a child in need? Any time someone brings up adoption do you sense a coaxing in your heart to stand in the gap for children who need safe […]

  Did you know that at any given moment in time, there are typically around 140,000 teenagers in the United States foster care system? In other words, there are over 140,000 youth across the nation who are currently experiencing deep loss that, whether verbalized or not, results in deep grief.     Before we can […]

  Grief is something that everyone experiences at some point in their life.  Everyone expresses their grief in different ways, and children are no exception.  Grief is a complex process for adults, and it can be even more confusing for children.  As caregivers, being aware of what grief behaviors might be communicating can be extremely […]

  It is essential to consider the unique needs and vulnerabilities of each child when making decisions about technology use. Some topics to think about are: when to introduce technology, what protections to put in place, and how to stay informed about media trends.   Introducing Technology Remember that the decision to introduce technology should […]