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Empowering Foster Care Advocates Across the Nation

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

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Removing Comparison From Your Foster Care Journey

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…

Amy HorineOctober 3, 2022

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Finding Your Community to Navigate the Foster Care Journey With

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

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10 Movies With Foster Care Themes [Updated 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

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5 Ways to Make Back to School Great

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…

Amy HorineAugust 22, 2022

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When What I Was Afraid of Became What I Couldn’t Live Without

Oh, how much I would have missed if my fears and my limited perspective ruled my steps. In 1 John 4:18, God’s word brings hope: “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts…

Jami KaebAugust 8, 2022

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Let’s Stop Talking and Do Something

Our words are powerful indicators of our hearts. And they hold power to impact others beyond what we might realize. They can bring encouragement or devastation, depending on how you use them.

Jami KaebJuly 25, 2022

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Have You Said This to a Foster Parent?

We get it. Sometimes, you don't know what to say to a foster parent. But are there things you should and shouldn't say? We think so.

Holly GnuseJuly 11, 2022

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4 Years of the Who Loves Series: New Interview with Author Jami Kaeb and Illustrator Leslie Anne

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

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15 Activities for the Whole Family This Summer

You don't need to plan or spend too much to have fun as a family this summer. Here are 15 summer activities for the whole family that you can try this year:

Sarah WilsonJune 6, 2022

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Empowering Foster Care Advocates Across the Nation

Removing Comparison From Your Foster Care Journey

Finding Your Community to Navigate the Foster Care Journey With

10 Movies With Foster Care Themes [Updated 2022]

5 Ways to Make Back to School Great

When What I Was Afraid of Became What I Couldn’t Live Without

Let’s Stop Talking and Do Something

Have You Said This to a Foster Parent?

4 Years of the Who Loves Series: New Interview with Author Jami Kaeb and Illustrator Leslie Anne

15 Activities for the Whole Family This Summer

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