The Dark Side of Foster Care Pt 2
We all know there are bad apples in foster care. It’s a horrible reality of our world that among those who are suppose to be…
Still Orphans
Faith and Foster Care
Tag: foster care
The Preschooler’s Answer to “Is This Your Sister?”
I started a two part post yesterday on the dark side of foster care and in response, former foster children started coming out of the…
The Dark Side of Foster Care Pt 1
Sometimes it takes an injustice to spur people to action. When I hear about poor examples of foster parents, it’s shocking, disturbing, and makes me…
If God Asked Me
Last week I wrote about the difficulty of having children who are part of your family but aren’t your children. Today’s post is a continuation…
Animals and Fostering
Animal lovers out there have probably wondered at some point or another if animals are allowed while fostering. It’s going to vary slightly from county…
1 Corinthians 13 Love for Bio Parents
I’m not the kind of person to gravitate towards a women’s Bible study, but I’ve somehow found myself in one and signed up for the…
Part of the Family and Not
We’ve been in California for the week for a family wedding, and the night we left, I brought in my last haul of garden produce.…
Praying Over Your Foster Children
I knew a woman that read through the whole Bible aloud while pregnant with each of her children. I loved that idea to connect with…
The Christian Mom and Panic Attacks
Two years ago, my husband and I were working on our house. It wasn’t new construction, but it was just as involved: we dug and…
Lies and Patience
My Story Monday features an interview with a foster parent. The purpose is to share stories from actual foster parents and shine a light on…
