April 22, 2014
by Maralee
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This is the last in our series of guest posts from people who grew up in families who fostered. If you haven’t read them yet, catch up on Karen’s perspective as someone who had parents that made the decision to … Continue reading
April 21, 2014
by Maralee
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Today’s post comes from a college friend of mine. I remember some late night dorm room conversations with her about her parents’ work in foster care. I was really impressed with their commitment to kids, but could also tell there … Continue reading
April 17, 2014
by Maralee
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I love seeing the way being a foster family has positively impacted my kids and how they view the world. But it’s easy for me to be biased as the foster parent. When I meet an adult who has experience … Continue reading
April 15, 2014
by Maralee
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Yesterday I wrote about the very real difficulties kids can experience when their family decides to become a foster family. Honestly, it was emotionally tough for me to write. I have seen such beauty and maturity in the lives of … Continue reading
April 14, 2014
by Maralee
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*This is part of a series of posts on common concerns of potential foster parents.* Becoming a foster family will definitely have an impact on the children already in your home. Whether those kids are biological or adopted, toddlers or … Continue reading
April 13, 2014
by Maralee
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Come be part of the fun on Facebook or Twitter. Choosing where to eat dinner after listening to a sermon about gluttony = awkward. The seven year-old is reading bedtime stories to the two year-old. Is this why they say … Continue reading
April 10, 2014
by Maralee
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This month’s radio interview was on the topic of helping our kids embrace Easter. It’s easy to get distracted by the bunnies and dresses and candy of the average Easter celebration, so how do we help our kids see what … Continue reading
April 7, 2014
by Maralee
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It is a passion of mine to recruit quality foster parents. Part of that process involves dispelling the myths around foster care and giving people good information. Sometimes that information will encourage people to pursue fostering and sometimes that information … Continue reading
April 4, 2014
by Maralee
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In my last post I wrote about how worries regarding the potential for sexual abuse can keep people from providing foster care. I provided some background information it’s good to know before providing foster care for a child who may … Continue reading
April 2, 2014
by Maralee
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On my Facebook page I recently asked people to complete the sentence, “We’re considering foster care, but. . . ” so I could hear what those issues are that keep people from taking the next step. It was really enlightening. … Continue reading