One of the rewards of foster parenting is when a birth parent thanks you; when you know that a birth parent really appreciates all you have done, and all you are doing, for his or her child. My five-year-old foster daughter’s mother looked me in the eyes and said, “I couldn’t do what you do. I don’t know how you can do it.” The name of a child we had fostered several years ago had come up and she had asked me about whom we were talking. I explained that it was a child we thought we were adopting. She had come into our family as a newborn and had stayed until she was 20 months... more

The truth is that not every person is cut out to be a foster parent. We all have should have some responsibility for the foster children. Some of us can make an ongoing commitment that will involve our time like tutoring, big brother or sister, child advocate, etc. While with others time can be a factor, and they just do not have extra time. You do not have to make a major financial commitment either to help foster children in care.

Even something as easy as purchasing a duffle bag, suitcase or a pair of pajamas can be a great way to help the children in foster care. Theses are not things that will break your pocketbook either. Below, you will find some ways, and other ideas to... more

A number of foster children coming into care do not have shoes or the shoes they have do not fit them. It is sad to think that there are children in the United States going without shoes and other basic needs.

Alabama has decided to observe Child Abuse Prevention Month (April) and National Foster Care Month (May) by asking people to come together to help the 6,000 children in foster care in Alabama. Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parent’s Association and the Alabama Secretary of State’s office are coming together, to ask that everyone donated shoes for the 6,000 foster children in care. The shoes can be used or new any sizes or gender. Shoes need to be dropped off or mailed by April... more

Remember your prom, how perfect you wanted it to be. Finding the perfect dress was best part of the experience. It is that time of the year for prom dress, corsages, dancing and so much more. A mother in Texas had a number of her daughter’s prom dresses hanging in the closet and decided to find someone that could benefit from them.

There are so many teenage foster girls that will be experiencing their prom this year in the next couple of months. Most of us have at least one if not more prom, homecoming or formal dresses sitting in the back of our closet. Consider contacting your local CPS or other foster care agencies to... more

There is a desperate need of foster homes for children already in the foster care system. Most every state is having difficulties providing a foster home to children coming into care or already in care. In the Bay Area of California, they are seeking help from the area religious community.

In San Mateo and Santa Clara counties there are about 500 children needing homes. There are around 1,200 churches in the area. If one family from each church would become foster parents, this would allow every child a home. You may read the entire article from this link. In San Mateo county there are 457 foster children but they only... more

You hear repeatedly what a mess this country is in, how mankind treats their fellow man, and the lack of morals (and on and on and on). What gets me is that things will not change unless we change it. Yes, we all have the responsibility of our daily lives and our family. People do tend to be more giving at Christmas time but you can continue to give through out the year. If we want this to be a better place for our children, then we have to start making a positive change in this world.

Our children are bombarded with violence, sadness, prejudice (from the color of the skin, to being different in school, having special needs, etc.) sex, drugs, and the overall bad of this world on a... more