The first week of a foster care placement can be tough, and there are some practical things that may help during this initial period with the child placed in your home.
Sarah WilsonJanuary 26, 2023
To close out the year, we asked each member of our National team to share a simple word of encouragement that has been on their heart. Today we’d love to share each of their responses…
Jami KaebDecember 17, 2022
Did you know there are over 400,000 children in the United States foster care system? There are also over 300,000 churches across our nation. Do you ever wonder: Why isn’t the Church doing more?
Jami KaebDecember 5, 2022
There are a lot of scary feelings surrounding jumping into foster care. But while we can't always control our circumstances or remove the unknown from the future, that doesn't mean we can't shift our perspective.
Mitch NelsonOctober 31, 2022
At the end of September, our National team spent time in Kansas City with most of our TFI Advocates from all across the nation. We call this event our Advocate Retreat, and it is our…
Jami KaebOctober 17, 2022
Comparison is so easy, especially as a foster parent. There will always be people who have had more placements. "Harder" experiences. A wider range of ages that they're willing to care for. More knowledge. Does…
Austin SavageOctober 3, 2022
One of the hardest things about becoming a foster parent is realizing that the people you've walked through life with may not be the same people you share your foster care journey with.
Mitch NelsonSeptember 19, 2022
Sometimes movies just hit different when you’re connected to the foster care community, don’t they? Whether the movie is actually about foster care or not, sometimes the themes pull at your heart in a unique…
Quinn BrewerSeptember 5, 2022
I asked around The Forgotten Initiative’s office for some advice from people who have fostered school-aged kids, and I wanted to share with you some of the advice shared with me (along with some of…
Austin SavageAugust 22, 2022
