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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 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 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.
Read More4 Ways Church Leaders Can Inspire a Spirit of Hospitality
It’s really pretty simple: God makes room for us, so we make room for others. When Christians resolve to extend to their neighbors the same love and welcome they have received from God, I believe the Kingdom is near at hand.
Read MoreThe Response Network Volunteer Spotlight: Everyone Can Do Something
“Honestly, these things have made us feel so normal again, especially the kids. I truly thank you.”
Read More5 Takeaways from “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot”
“Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot” is inspired by the powerful true story of Donna and Reverend Martin as they ignite a fire in the hearts of their rural church to embrace some of the more difficult children to place within the child welfare system.
Read More20 Questions to Consider When Choosing a Foster Care Agency
It’s important to choose a foster care agency wisely as it is their responsibility to ensure that a certain placement is a good fit for the child and foster parents, to provide support during the duration of a placement, and to offer training to the foster parents.
Read More7 Steps to Becoming a Foster Parent
As you consider the possibility of providing a loving home for children in need, there are many steps between learning about the need for foster families and becoming one yourself.
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