April Hobbs is a TFI Advocate, foster parent, and stay-at-home mom to five beautiful adopted children. She recently joined the TFI team as an Advocate for Murray County, GA out of a desire to see…
Parenting is not for the faint of heart. Add to that learning how to parent a child who has gone through trauma, and you realize you need a completely different set of tools.
Jason Johnson is a speaker, writer, former pastor, and church planter who encourages families and equips church and organizational leaders on their foster care and adoption journeys.
If you are considering becoming a foster or adoptive parent, being aware of trauma-informed principles is one of the best ways to prepare to welcome a child into your home.
Jessica Cawthorn and her siblings were cared for by extended family after the death of her parents, but in the 9th Grade, Jessica formally entered foster care and aged out of the foster care system…