“He has your eyes…” We are sitting in a hospital room. Our daughter has just given birth to our first grandchild and her biological and adopted siblings are gathered about. Each taking a turn holding and admiring the newest addition to our family. It was a traditional scene. One where the family will “ooh” and …
Today I received six different emails requesting foster homes for sibling groups. Today I had to reply that I did not have any foster families available who could take in these siblings. May I share this with you? 6 year old boy, 1 year old girl 3 year old boy, 1 year old boy, 2 …
With over 21,000 children in the Arizona foster care system, it is important to stop and reflect on who these children are and what help they need. Why are they in foster care? The number one reason children come into care is neglect (85% based on the latest report). This means lack of appropriate food, …
This is the fifth entry in a 6-part series on foster parenting. To view a list of all the videos and blogs available in this series, please click here. “Shared parenting” is a term that often shocks many prospective foster parents when they first hear it. Essentially, shared parenting is the building of a positive alliance …
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People often ask how they can be involved in foster care; the number one way to be involved is to pray. Acts 1:14 explains how the disciples were “joined together constantly in prayer”. If we, the Christian Church, seek to step in and care for these orphaned then we need to be “joined together constantly …
*Writers Note: The following article contains links to news and data related to this topic. Please take the time to educate yourself on the crisis in Arizona and then pray about where God would use you to move on behalf of children and families in crisis. Spend any amount of time in social services and …
When Arizona Faith and Families was founded, the following slogan was chosen: “A biblical model for foster care and adoption.” So what does this biblical foundation look like? Highlighted below are four key points: The Bible is the ultimate source of truth for foster/adoptive parents. “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, …
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