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The Healing Power of Music

The Healing Power of Music

It’s been known for some time now that music has the power to heal- but just how powerful is it? Music has the ability to affect our emotions- if we’re listening to heavy rock, we may feel anxious, while classical music may calm us. Through music, we also experience...

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Open vs. Closed Adoption- Which is Right for You?

Open vs. Closed Adoption- Which is Right for You?

  Interested in adoption? Many people are unaware there are actually several different types of adoption. Namely, open and closed adoption are the main options. While it’s great to go into adoption with an open heart and mind, having a good understanding of what...

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Simple Tips for Foster Parents

Simple Tips for Foster Parents

Foster parents and foster kids are all unique- they all come from different backgrounds, and it’s impossible to group them into one category. Their stories and experiences are all so different. The journey of each individual in the world of foster care is not a one...

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How Soon Will I Receive My First Placement?

How Soon Will I Receive My First Placement?

After you’ve been approved to become a foster parent, it can be difficult to play the waiting game. You’re anxious, nervous and excited all at once. You want to have enough time to properly prepare for a child, but you don’t want to wait around for months either. So,...

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4 Truths for Foster and Adoptive Parents

4 Truths for Foster and Adoptive Parents

Adoptive and Foster Parents- God is using you for such a beautiful, broken mission. In some of the most difficult situations our world faces, you are being used as a light to give love to the broken, who need it dearly. Not only are you supporting children who need...

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Praying with Intention

Praying with Intention

Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? If you’re a parent, odds are you’ve felt this on more than one occasion. Lucky for us, God provided us the gift of prayer. The act of prayer offers us a way to both connect with God and reflect on your thoughts while...

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Helping Kids in Need this Holiday Season

Helping Kids in Need this Holiday Season

At the heart of it, Christmas is about giving to others. It’s a time to open our hearts and set aside our time, energy and resources to go to those who need it most. It’s about spreading the holiday spirit! This year, we encourage you to give. For those with a heart...

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Celebrating Christmas with Foster Kids

Celebrating Christmas with Foster Kids

The holidays are exciting- but with foster kids in the mix, things can become emotional and overwhelming for both your family and the child. In hopes of making things simpler for you this year, here are a few points, tips and reminders for you as the 25th rolls...

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Pray Continuously

Pray Continuously

Pray continuously. And pray without ceasing. God wants to be in constant communication with us throughout our days, in our good times and bad. The more you pray and talk with God, the more your relationship will build. God’s ultimate goal is to know us- he wants to...

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A Lesson on Respite Care

A Lesson on Respite Care

Respite care, or short-term care, is an important aspect of foster care. The word respite means a period of temporary delay- or in this case, temporary care. Respite care is when a family takes in another family’s foster children for a small amount of time such as a...

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