Posts Tagged ‘children in foster care’
Understanding the Language of Foster Care: A Simple Guide to Common Acronyms
When you step into the world of child welfare, it can feel like learning a new language. Whether you’re a new volunteer, a church partner, a foster parent, or simply someone who wants to understand more, the chances are you’ve come across a sea of letters like DFPS, CPS, PMC, or TBRI® and wondered… what do these even mean?
Read More5 Creative Ways to Serve Foster and Adoptive Families
This guide is a collection of simple, meaningful ways to say, “You’re not alone. We see you. We’re in it with you.”
Whether you’re a neighbor, friend, church, or business, these ideas help create rhythms of care that don’t overwhelm or overstep—but gently remind families that healing happens AS ONE.
Read MoreBuilding a Circle of Connection (by Jenni Lord, Founder of Chosen)
“This doesn’t look like what I thought it would.” I hear this statement all the time.
Read MoreWhy Foster Families Struggle to Find Babysitters—and How We Can Help
Foster parents, by Texas law, can only use babysitters who are specially trained and certified to care for children in foster care.
Read MoreFinding Your Community to Navigate the Foster Care Journey With
As a foster parent, you will have people who love you and people who get you. And sometimes, those who love you the most may get you the least.
Read MoreReflections on Raising Children in Foster Care (feat. Christian & Morgan Nichols)
Christian & Morgan Nichols are an incredible couple who have been on their foster care journey for over three years.
Read MoreProtecting the Privacy of Kids in Care
It’s our responsibility as foster parents to protect our kids. To protect their bodies, yes. But also to protect their stories.
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