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Extended family has a whole new meaning.

Your presence in the life of a foster or adoptive family is powerful. The more you learn, the more you can encourage.
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Foster Care: When the Church Says Yes

Three practical ways to get involved in foster care: prevention, support, and prayer.

Three Practical Ways to Get Involved with Foster Care

Jamie Finn is a foster and adoptive mom. She shares three practical ways that anyone can get involved…

Called to Do Something

Erin did not feel called to adopt, but still felt called to do something. Her inspiring story reminds…
Jason Johnson speaks into a microphone sharing stories from his own foster parenting journey.

Foster Care: How Everyone Can Help

Jason Johnson shares stories from his own foster parenting journey, such as the hard decisions and processes that…
Dr. Ford challenges the church to get involved by answering the question, "What's God Calling You To Do?"

What’s Your “YES”

God calls us in many ways, especially when it comes to serving children. Dr. Ford challenges the church…

Simple Gestures Make All the Difference

Simple gestures such as a compliment, a word of encouragement, praying for us, or a favorite food are…
Hospital sitter holds the hand of a foster child during their hospital stay.

One Way to Serve: Hospital Sitter

The Hospital Sitter program was created to ensure children in foster care are not alone during their stays…

When does a person become an ally?

We like to call it the Threshold Step. You decide to move past donations and distant support.

You choose to commit to an individual family’s care — and maybe even cross the threshold of their home to provide respite care.

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Looking for other ways to get involved?

There are plenty of ways to serve, whether you’re a church group or a small business or simply want to give.
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