We had some expectations about what foster care would look like. Some of those expectations were met, but most of them looked much different than we anticipated. So I wanted to share a brief list…
Mitch NelsonNovember 14, 2019
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.
Jillian KellenbergerOctober 31, 2019
Meet Cherith. She’s married to Brandon, and they have three beautiful daughters and a sweet pup named Cindy Lou. If you’re exploring the idea of becoming a foster parent, keep reading. Cherith answers the questions…
Holly GnuseOctober 28, 2019
As I grew up, I saw monkeys at the zoo and on TV channels like Animal Planet, but a monkey was just that…a monkey. But on Halloween night years ago, I was shocked to realize…
Shannon SpaidOctober 22, 2019
For eight years, I dreamed of the day I would become a foster parent, but my picture perfect expectations aren't panning out to be perfect at all...
Jillian KellenbergerOctober 14, 2019
Getting the call for a placement comes with a wave of emotions. The moment you see the worker’s number come up on your phone, you’ve already got butterflies about what she will tell you. Will…
Holly GnuseSeptember 30, 2019
Whether you’re just thinking about foster care or adoption and want to know what it’s really like or you’re in it and you need support, today’s guest, Mike Berry, offers a picture of the good,…
Jami KaebSeptember 23, 2019
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 InitiativeSeptember 19, 2019
Life in foster care—it’s something. We’ve all had that day that just does not go as planned. You’re driving to work—this might not sound like anything special, but trust me, it is. Today’s the first…
Jillian KellenbergerSeptember 16, 2019
