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We live in a broken world in need of the hope of the only One who can save. Sometimes sharing the love of the Savior means stepping into that brokenness and living a life of sacrifice. We are not called to live a life of ease, but to pick up our cross and follow Jesus. The call to foster or …
Many of us eagerly welcome Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the holiday season with anticipation of family gatherings, travel, festive music and decorations. But for many foster and adopted children, the holiday frenzy can overload and push them beyond their ability to cope. Help your child stay calm and regulated during this time of year by remembering the three Rs: Regulate – …
Abby and her husband have four children, all adopted from Ethiopia between the ages of 8 and 13. Friends and family were excited to support them when they decided to adopt. Their church helped them raise funds and gathered around them while they waited to bring their children home. When they brought home their first two babies, a three-year-old and …
It all begins with an idea.
It all begins with an idea.
Have you ever thought about the impact you could have by mentoring a young person in foster care? Being a stable, supportive influence when many foster youth don’t have anyone can affect their choices and mindset so much. Below is an example of the impact life coaches have had on teens A word from “J” The first is “J”. He says, …
Are you looking for some fun things to do as a family, but don’t want to travel too far? Here are some exiting adventures in different areas throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana for you to explore. This is definitely not a comprehensive list, but hopefully it will spark your interest to find something great that your family will enjoy. Louisville Area …
Can you believe summer is just around the corner? The last day of school signals longer days, more laundry, ravenous kids, sibling spats, upside-down schedules, and the dreaded chorus, “Mooooom, I’m bored!”Seasonal transitions are surprisingly hard for many children who have experienced trauma. This can leave caregivers feeling all the emotions: anxiety, stress, sadness, and sometimes despair. But don’t let summer …
Beginning of Foster Care Journey Mary Norris has always felt a special connection with children. She remembers as a young child visiting her neighbor, who was a foster mom. “I went over to her house almost every day and helped her cook or make lunches for the other kids,” Mary fondly recalls. “I knew that one day I wanted to …
Before Understanding Trauma What goes through your mind as you watch a 7-year-old child go through a complete meltdown at a restaurant? You hear a little of the story (or maybe you couldn’t help but hear) that the whole tantrum is because the restaurant doesn’t have chicken nuggets, just chicken strips. You watch the parent talking softly to the child while being …
