Foster care has changed me. It's changed our family. Change isn't wrong; in fact, I think this change has been good—though hard—for us. I've had to think about things differently. Here are three powerful lessons…
Jami KaebAugust 3, 2020
Being a father in a biblical community comes with a list of expectations and responsibilities that are as overwhelming as they are complex. But what if we could distill the complex role of fatherhood into…
Tony & Selena WhitleyJune 18, 2020
How can I love a child who was not born to me? It’s a question often asked, or if not asked out loud, it’s that thought that feels too cold to say but a question…
Jami KaebMay 14, 2020
Not too long ago, we asked this question on Facebook—what is your #1 tip you would give to a new foster parent? And wow! We got a lot of answers! You can check out the…
Mitch NelsonApril 30, 2020
I’m encouraged by, feel heavy-hearted for, and praying with friends near and far who have shared their stories of infertility—stories wrought with unbearable pain, stories still unfolding, and stories of incredible loss.
Holly GnuseApril 27, 2020
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
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
“Mom! What do I do? What do I do?” I could tell things had escalated by the tone in my daughter’s voice as she called out for me. This was the moment I realized just…
Shannon SpaidMarch 5, 2020
I’ll never forget the day I learned a hard lesson at the grocery store check-out line. I was using WIC, and from behind me I heard, “How does she even have those coupons? Do you…
Shannon SpaidMarch 2, 2020
