Foster parent

If you want to get a realistic picture of what it's like to be a foster parent, the best thing to do is talk with the folks who are living it.

A unique perspective and encouragement for foster families from a former foster child turned foster mom. God has a heart for the orphaned.

When you become a foster parent, you support children while their family works toward reunification. Learn the steps and requirements for foster care.

A friend got a call today that she’s getting her first placement as a foster parent: a newborn baby boy. Her questions made me want to put together a list of suggestions to ask if you’re picking up a newborn. These are different than the questions you might ask for the placement of an older child.

Jamie Finn on Instagram: "Too often, adoption isolates our kids from more relationships, more connections, more love. May we do everything within our power to bring our kids the “more” adoption can offer. 🤍 • #foster #fostering #fostercare #fostermom #fosterfamily #fosterparents #adopt #adoption #adoptivemom #adoptivefamily #fosterthefamily #fosterthefamilyblog"

‘I about dropped the phone. ‘We’ll just twin it,’ I said. And then I cried.’ Click to read the full story on Love What Matters

Accepting a new foster placement is a big decision. This list of key questions to ask the caseworker before welcoming a foster child will guide you as...

Here are six common misconceptions surrounding the youngest children in the foster care system and six explanations to set the record straight. #WaitNoMore #FosterCare #Adoption #Infant #Parenting #FosterParents #FosterFamily #Family

Prep for the Home Study and Review this list of Foster Care Home Study Questions to know what to expect and find other Tips for Foster Parents.

Have you considered adopting or fostering as a single parent? CreatingaFamily.org hosted a panel discussion with single adoptive parents who shared the joys and challenges of single parenthood: https://ow.ly/ytA350Qn8IU #adoption #fostercare #kinshipcare

Now that your home study is complete, here are some tips for foster parents on how to prepare for your first foster placement.

Counseling, consistency and communication are three of the essential issues that helped us through the challenges of adopting an older child

Single mom fosters 13 boys and adopts teenage son from foster care. Read more.

THE ARCHIBALD PROJECT is an orphan care advocacy organization that uses media to tell stories. These stories advocate for orphans, educate on orphan care, build community and inspire people into action.

"The social worker on the phone said, 'She's white. Is that okay?' Without hesitating, my husband said, 'She needs a home, right? Her race is not relevant.' Our skin may not match, but we are still a family."

Aborted Babies and the Risk of Doing Nothing – The Gospel Coalition Blog

"We started visiting Jeremy's siblings. One visit changed my life forever. I felt a little tug on my shirt. His brother said, ‘Are you Jeremy’s mom?’ I said, ‘Yeah buddy, I am.’ Then came his crushing response: ‘Will you be my mom too?’ In less than a week, I was officially a single mom of three boys."