Kamrie Smith is a foster parent and a founding committee member of Foster Montana, an organization that provides support to children entering foster care and the families who say “yes” to them.
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.