16 Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Placement
You’ve just been licensed and you’re waiting for the call. You know where your phone is at all times and have the ringer set on…
Still Orphans
Faith and Foster Care
Riding the Roller Coaster of Fostering
I saw a t-shirt once that read, “You ride roller coasters. I do foster care.” If you’ve been following along with my journey the past…
The Firefighter and the Smoke Detector
This morning has already been a whirlwind. We were suppose to pick up a baby from the hospital today, which would give us less than…
On Saying Goodbye
Kid goodbyes are hard. They don’t like going to someone new. You hand them off at daycare or nursery and there’s the silent scream, lips…
Gender Neutral Nursery
Our house has a bit of a story to it. When we were ready to purchase our first home, we went into it with…
Fostering and the Grocery Store: A Lesson in Being a Decent Human
There is something about being at the grocery store that triggers complete strangers to come up and ask awkward questions or make rude comments. If…
You Know You’re a Foster Parent When…
You Know You’re a Foster Parent When You’re at the doctor’s office and stare blankly when asked for your child’s birth date. You’re pretty sure…
What My 3 Year Old Says about Fostering
I had a friend ask me once what my son thought about having a foster brother. We had accepted our first placement of a rambunctious,…
Why Foster? My Story
There are seeds planted in every person’s life that help shape them into the person they’ll become. I had very little exposure to the idea…
Why Foster? What the Bible Says
All throughout the Bible, there is a precedent to care for widows and orphans. The most well known verse on the topic would be James…
