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You Need These Resources for Your Marriage in Foster Care

We’ve gathered some resources focusing on marriage in ministry—foster care ministry specifically. Check them out. What are things you and your spouse need to implement to stay healthy and supporting others well? Set a time…

Jillian KellenbergerJuly 2, 2020

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3 Videos About Race That We Have Learned From

We are far from experts on our country's history regarding race and what is happening right now, but we are listening. We are learning. We want to see change. We are in this together. Here…

Jillian KellenbergerJune 4, 2020

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Meeting Your Biological Parent: Expectations, Joys, and Disappointments

Abuse is not okay. As I listened to my guest, Desiree Moore, share her story, saying, "I'm sorry" didn't feel like enough. Adopted at the age of three, she suffered at the hands of those…

Jami KaebJune 1, 2020

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4 Truths about the Foster Care Community

I've always been interested in adoption, and I've expressed interest in the foster care system. Last summer, I went to a youth conference put on by Christ In Youth, and one of the focuses of…

Mitch NelsonMay 28, 2020

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Moving Into Summer Like…

We want to encourage you to take some time to sit down and create a vision for this summer with your family—a realistic vision that will not only strengthen the relationships in and around your…

Jillian KellenbergerMay 21, 2020

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Mother’s Day and Foster Care

Whether you’re a biological, adoptive, foster, or stepmom, you are MOM. Whether you are with your kids this Mother’s Day or they are separated from you (no matter the reason), we are so thankful to…

Jillian KellenbergerMay 7, 2020

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When Your Children Don’t Look Like You: Understanding Black Hair Care

Today's conversation with my guest, Monica Hunter, was a gift. We talked about hair and skincare, and in that, we explored how to help our children feel valued and loved. There is beauty in coming…

Jami KaebMay 4, 2020

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The Funny of Foster Care

There are things that happen in our foster care journeys that only others involved in the world of foster care will understand and laugh out loud right alongside you.

The Forgotten InitiativeApril 23, 2020

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Moved From Relative to Relative: A Journey Toward Healing After Trauma

I met Helen at Replanted Conference, and as I talked to her, I knew I wanted you all to hear her story too. To hear from those who have walked through foster care is a…

Jami KaebApril 20, 2020

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When You Can’t Step Away: Life After Foster Parenting

It's time to celebrate! The Lord has graciously allowed TFI to be part of supporting the foster care community for 9 years! It's been a joy to walk with people who are passionate about Jesus…

Jami KaebApril 13, 2020

awareness Archives | The Forgotten Initiative

You Need These Resources for Your Marriage in Foster Care

3 Videos About Race That We Have Learned From

Meeting Your Biological Parent: Expectations, Joys, and Disappointments

4 Truths about the Foster Care Community

Moving Into Summer Like…

Mother’s Day and Foster Care

When Your Children Don’t Look Like You: Understanding Black Hair Care

The Funny of Foster Care

Moved From Relative to Relative: A Journey Toward Healing After Trauma

When You Can’t Step Away: Life After Foster Parenting

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