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11 Ways to Prepare for Your First Placement

Before you get that call from the caseworker, add these things to your to-do list. We know that list is long, but we promise, these things will make all the difference. How do we know?…

Shannon SpaidAugust 22, 2019

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Lessons About Identity from Play-Doh

It hit me last night. You see, my girls LOVE Play-Doh, and my mom was kind enough to buy them some to bring back to our house. I, on the other hand, have a love-hate…

Holly GnuseAugust 15, 2019

The Forgotten Podcast

Episode 75: The Surprising Thing About Foster Care

When Kristy Sutton and her husband, Zach, became foster parents, they realized that life would never be the same. After finishing foster care training classes, they felt ready to enter this new role, but they…

Jami KaebAugust 12, 2019

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The Struggle of Single Foster Parenting

Living the single life can be so freeing. The freedom and independence we, as single people, have is so joyous—being able to do what we want at the drop of a hat. Honestly, I’ve loved…

Jillian KellenbergerAugust 8, 2019

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Who Deserves the Title of “Mom”?

As a parent in a blended family, I have many titles, but a simple Mom will do. Technically, I am Birth Mom, Step Mom, Foster Mom, and Adoptive Mom. But in real life, I simply…

Shannon SpaidAugust 5, 2019

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4 Myths About Teens in Foster Care

Let’s talk about the teen years. Our little people grow into young adults and with that comes new challenges and joys. We each have our thoughts about teens in general. Add in foster care to…

Josh & Liz ArchambaultAugust 1, 2019

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4 Questions To Ask Yourself When Foster Care Gets Tough

I’m not sure if anyone I know would describe any part of life as “easy,” especially not the foster families I know. Whether it’s a comment from a stranger in the grocery store, the dread…

Mitch NelsonJuly 25, 2019

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The Who Loves Series Lifebook

We know that helping your children record their lives can be challenging, and we want to help! Download the FREE Who Loves series lifebook designed not only to help you record your children's lives, but also…

Mitch NelsonJuly 24, 2019

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Does God Care?

Life got interesting in our household a few weeks ago. Two little girls, ages 3 & 4, entered our home and hearts. We love them and yet with all the joy, there are challenges.

Holly GnuseJuly 18, 2019

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Foster Care is Out of (My) Control

Yesterday marked 3 months. 90 days. 2,160 hours. I’ve been a MOM. I’m sorry, whaaaat?! So often my selfishness comes through. Why did I do this? I had such freedom before. Now I have a…

Jillian KellenbergerJuly 16, 2019

foster care

11 Ways to Prepare for Your First Placement

Lessons About Identity from Play-Doh

Episode 75: The Surprising Thing About Foster Care

The Struggle of Single Foster Parenting

Who Deserves the Title of “Mom”?

4 Myths About Teens in Foster Care

4 Questions To Ask Yourself When Foster Care Gets Tough

The Who Loves Series Lifebook

Does God Care?

Foster Care is Out of (My) Control

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