Advocating for my child's best interest can be so tricky. Do you ever want to say, "Forget this advocacy nonsense, I'm going to FIGHT for what is right!"?
Jillian KellenbergerApril 2, 2020
Foster care doesn't get to stop in times of crisis; sure, some things about it have to change depending on the state, but now more than ever, we need to advocate and care for those…
Mitch NelsonMarch 26, 2020
For all its mess, this journey has impressed upon incredible lessons—but one continues to be at the forefront of my thoughts these days...
Jillian KellenbergerMarch 19, 2020
I'm not a medical professional, and I'm not here to report my latest research about COVID-19. But I am here to address what I think is potentially just as dangerous, especially as followers of Jesus,…
Mitch NelsonMarch 16, 2020
Trauma shows itself in all facets of the lives of our children, whether they are at home in our care or in public spaces. While we have a part to play at home as foster…
Jillian KellenbergerMarch 12, 2020
“Mom! What do I do? What do I do?” I could tell things had escalated by the tone in my daughter’s voice as she called out for me. This was the moment I realized just…
Shannon SpaidMarch 5, 2020
I’ll never forget the day I learned a hard lesson at the grocery store check-out line. I was using WIC, and from behind me I heard, “How does she even have those coupons? Do you…
Shannon SpaidMarch 2, 2020
Church should be one of the safest places for children from hard places and those caring for them. Unfortunately, their experience can be the opposite if the church is uneducated on trauma and the effects…
Jillian KellenbergerFebruary 27, 2020
Foster care has a way of completely rocking your world. Am I right?! What should we do when we feel like throwing in the towel and calling it quits?
Jillian KellenbergerFebruary 20, 2020
