As the call ended, Sarah hung up the phone and leaned back in her chair. This case wasn’t an emergency yet, and didn’t require a formal report, but it could become an emergency soon.
Mitch NelsonMarch 28, 2022
Every year, approximately 23,000 youth “age out” of foster care in the United States. Aging out occurs when unadopted youth emancipate from foster care, usually between the ages of 18 and 21 (age varies based…
Sarah WilsonNovember 8, 2021
Over the years, we've had the opportunity to share some stories from some of our TFI Advocates, and I'd like to share those with you today. I hope this will be an encouragement to you…
Gaelin ElmoreOctober 11, 2021
It's time to celebrate! The Lord has graciously allowed TFI to be part of supporting the foster care community for 9 years! It's been a joy to walk with people who are passionate about Jesus…
Jami KaebApril 13, 2020
This conversation was special—Clint has been by my side since the beginning of this foster care journey. He's been my cheerleader. He's believed in me. He's given me the freedom and push to stretch in…
Jami KaebApril 6, 2020
There are moments in life that change us forever. Pastor Tony Karnes was simply trying to prepare for a sermon series, but God had greater things in store for him AND for hundreds of kids…
Jami KaebMay 6, 2019
Holly Miller was born into foster care and was adopted at the age of seven by the family with whom she had been in a long-term placement. The adoption conversation was always open, but she…
Mitch NelsonJuly 16, 2018
Drawing on his experiences with taking an intentional sabbatical, Jedd Medefind shares how our inner life and our outpouring into the lives of others are intricately interwoven—especially in in the sense that we must be…
Mitch NelsonMarch 26, 2018
Chris Shandrow will encourage you to get your church involved in serving the foster care community. Chris is the Lead Pastor of Compass Church in Bloomington, Illinois. Compass was planted in 2013 with the goal…
Mitch NelsonDecember 2, 2016
