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CPS workers are at the heart of every foster kid's placement. They are the ones that make life-altering decisions for these children and families. The fact is that it's a really hard job, and you don't get many thanks. If you know a caseworker, give them a quick hug,...

"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." (James 1:27) A lot of the times in the Foster Care world we can find ourselves in a pit of...

Communicating with our children can be hard at times. They just don’t think the same way we do! They are often preoccupied with other things, or sometimes just don’t want to have anything to do with us. So how do we fulfill their needs for love, but also give them the...

To provide a bit of encouragement today, we've compiled a quick list of Bible verses about adoption. When times get rough, or you can't remember why you're doing this, rely on the word of God to get you through! Deuteronomy 10:18. “He defends the cause of the...

When foster children in the system remain unadopted, fewer families want to take them in. It's sad, but it is just part of the current system. Older children are more of a safety risk, they can be harder to deal with, and their personalities are often already set in...

I was adopted at 6 weeks old after a brief stay in someone’s home. And as an adopted kid, I always felt like I was tuned in to topics and issues concerning adoption. It wasn’t till my wife Tara and I returned from a trip to Haiti 3 years ago that our eyes...

A few months ago I cross-referenced the Texas Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS) numbers of children in foster care with the most recent religious census done in Texas that I could find, circa 2010. Here’s what I found… If .12% of families attending...

The first foster child to enter our home was a two-week old baby girl. Our boys are currently 20, 18 and 15, so having a newborn back in the house took some pretty serious adjustment. I’d forgotten the feel of the sleep deprivation fog that can set in with 3-hour...

The application process to become a foster parent can be a strenuous one. The timetables truly depend on the parent's dedication to complete each and every step of the process. The key is staying driven, and keeping your eyes on the end goal. One of the problems that...

Foster Parents Requirments Must be at least 21 years old. Must be in good shape/physical health Must pass an administered criminal background check Must be financially stable as to support a child Becoming a Foster Parent 1. Take the informational orientation 2....