8 Trail Tips for Climbing “Trust Mountain” with Your Teen
One of your tallest, most foreboding mountains to scale in foster care is “Trust Mountain.” The hike up can be especially treacherous with teenagers! It takes grit, planning, patience, and a copious amount of tenacity to establish two-way trust with some kids. If it’s...
7 Tips for Foster Families on Halloween Night
A chance to dress up as your favorite cartoon character. Mass quantities of candy. Illuminating the smiling face of a pumpkin you’ve just carved. Decorating your yard with creepy ghosts, goblins, and spider webs. What’s not to love about Halloween? The truth? October...
Ten Things to Know Before Becoming a Foster Parent
All foster parents—and fostering situations—are not all created equal. Everyone’s different. But here are ten basic, practical tips that will help to give you a leg up from day one! Lavish extravagant love. It is way more important for a kid to know they are...
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...Gallery
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