Mama, I’m Through
Just when we thought the world had hit rock bottom with coronavirus, George Floyd’s death plunged the nation into grief and outrage, sparking riots and…
Still Orphans
Faith and Foster Care
Tag: Fostering
Virtual Visit Ideas
Most agencies have ceased in-person visits between foster children and their parents due to the threat of Covid-19. Some locations have lifted restrictions, but we’re…
Changes: Turn and Face the Strange
It’s the last day of April 2020, and we’ve been living in this strange sci-fi reality for weeks. New information on coronavirus is constantly changing. …
Pregnancy and Fostering
I’m super pregnant and fostering. Super pregnant as in 3rd trimester, more beached whale than human, crying over David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” as I’m suddenly…
Songs for Foster Parents
Sometimes you just need to feel, get lost in a good song, and have words that will help express the journey of fostering. If you’re…
National Foster Care Month
May is National Foster Care Month. This is a time to shed some light on fostering and to encourage others to get involved. We’ll touch…
Foster Parent’s Take on Abortion
Last week, on the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, New York passed new legislation allowing late-term abortion and protecting access to abortions even if Roe…
2019 New Year’s Resolutions
I don’t care what anyone says. I like the idea of New Year’s resolutions. It’s a time to take inventory of your life, count your…
Stop Withholding Gifts from Your Foster Kids
Merry Christmas, everyone! I wanted to do a short post today in response to questions I’ve been hearing about how to handle Christmas presents for…
Instant Family from a Foster Parent’s Perspective
I had the opportunity to watch Instant Family in theaters this week. If you haven’t had the chance to see it yet, it follows the journey…
