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Story Time: Books For Children In Foster Care

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…

Shannon SpaidMarch 30, 2020

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When Foster Care Leads to Adoption: Processing Big Emotions

This was my first time meeting and getting the opportunity to talk with Cameron Lee Small, and it did not disappoint. Cam gets adoption. As a Korean adoptee who grew up in Wisconsin, Cam now…

Jami KaebMarch 23, 2020

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Expecting the Unexpected: Finding Purpose in the Long Wait or Failed Adoption

The journey of foster care and adoption can feel like a rollercoaster with twists and turns, leaving you with a full range of emotions. Should you just get off the ride now?

Jami KaebJanuary 27, 2020

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Leaving It in God’s Hands

We met our foster son in the NICU. We watched as nurses and doctors cared for him, trying to learn all we could. We got to know him, and we loved him.

Shannon SpaidDecember 23, 2019

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5 Truths for Foster Dads to Remember

Being a foster dad is the most beautiful opportunity to invest in the lives of children who come from hard places. It’s a rewarding, exciting, and purpose-filled experience. But it’s also really hard...

Mitch NelsonDecember 12, 2019

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Trauma Resources You Need as a Caregiver

Trauma. Goodness, there is A LOT behind that small six-letter word. As a caregiver, it’s your job to create a safe and healing space for your child, but what does that look like? What if…

The Forgotten InitiativeDecember 5, 2019

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Messy Redemption: A Story of Healing from a Child in Foster Care, now Adoptive Mom – S7E9

A story of tragedy and hope, Mandy's voice as a child who grew up in foster care is one you need to hear. She shares both the heartache and the healing.

Jami KaebDecember 2, 2019

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Makin’ Your List and Checkin’ It Twice

I love Christmas. Well...I love most things about Christmas. No season is perfect, but I love so many things about this special time of year. While gift-giving can be a great experience, it also has…

Holly GnuseNovember 25, 2019

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Becoming Foster Parents: Expectations vs. Reality

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

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Partnership in Parenting

Parenting. What a journey! Sometimes, it’s the greatest journey I’ve been on; other times, not so much. And what about when my child has multiple people parenting them? How do we manage?

Jillian KellenbergerNovember 11, 2019

children Archives | The Forgotten Initiative

Story Time: Books For Children In Foster Care

When Foster Care Leads to Adoption: Processing Big Emotions

Expecting the Unexpected: Finding Purpose in the Long Wait or Failed Adoption

Leaving It in God’s Hands

5 Truths for Foster Dads to Remember

Trauma Resources You Need as a Caregiver

Messy Redemption: A Story of Healing from a Child in Foster Care, now Adoptive Mom – S7E9

Makin’ Your List and Checkin’ It Twice

Becoming Foster Parents: Expectations vs. Reality

Partnership in Parenting

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