Nearly 4 years ago now (wow, time really has flown by!), we released a new resource for the foster care community: a three-book series that conveys age-appropriate messages of love and encouragement to children in…
Mitch NelsonJune 20, 2022
As foster parents, here are four common questions that we get from curious people and how we typically respond. We hope this is helpful as you plan your own responses!
Mitch NelsonApril 25, 2022
Whether you know it or not, there are people in your community involved with foster care. We want to make an introduction, or rather, help you grow in understanding of this often forgotten group. Meet the…
Mitch NelsonApril 21, 2022
It’s easy to hear a statistic like “there are over 400,000 children in the U.S. in foster care in any given year” and feel overwhelmed. How do we even begin to pray for something as…
Sarah WilsonApril 11, 2022
As the call ended, Sarah hung up the phone and leaned back in her chair. This case wasn’t an emergency yet, and didn’t require a formal report, but it could become an emergency soon.
Mitch NelsonMarch 28, 2022
You're a reader, but how are you supposed to figure out which books can give you the encouragement, insight, and help that you need on your foster care journey? At TFI, we get all kinds…
The Forgotten InitiativeMarch 14, 2022
We love reading in our house—from growing imagination and concentration to building vocabulary and emotional empathy; books introduce our littles and bigs to so much! Particularly as a fostering family, books have helped us walk…
Jami KaebMarch 14, 2022
Though we have much more information than in the first days, there are still gaps. There are questions that are challenging to answer—honest, curious questions that have incomplete answers.
Holly GnuseFebruary 28, 2022
Can foster parents claim their child as a dependent when filing taxes? Whether you've been doing your own taxes for years or have someone run the numbers for you, this question can be tough to…
Mitch NelsonFebruary 14, 2022
