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Fostering Babies - Must Haves - 12 Things to have on hand before fostering newborns and infants, plus 12 things you may not have thought of to have...

A friend got a call today that she’s getting her first placement as a foster parent: a newborn baby boy. Her questions made me want to put together a list of suggestions to ask if you’re picking up a newborn. These are different than the questions you might ask for the placement of an older child.

Here are six common misconceptions surrounding the youngest children in the foster care system and six explanations to set the record straight. #WaitNoMore #FosterCare #Adoption #Infant #Parenting #FosterParents #FosterFamily #Family

WIC for foster children tips and advice. Some feel WIC is a hassle, but there are some great benefits to WIC. Especially if you have a foster baby!

"The first few weeks are very challenging; controlling the environment is critical." | Caregiver tips when caring for baby with prenatal drug exposure

On Friday, my friends and family gathered around me, gave me gifts, words, and encouragement. They gave me their support and rejoiced with me (and Luke) for walking in faith to the unknown of foster care. It was beautiful. It was full of joy. It was heartbreaking. Sounds crazy, right? How can something that is…

THE ARCHIBALD PROJECT is an orphan care advocacy organization that uses media to tell stories. These stories advocate for orphans, educate on orphan care, build community and inspire people into action.

Potential foster parents should not be afraid of getting attached. We should get attached to these children who need love and support.

Are you a new foster parent? These tips for first time foster parents will help you get a head start with your first placement! Did you know that...

Finding purposeful ways to bond with an adopted infant will decrease or eliminate the impact of reactive attachment disorder after the adoption process.

I remember receiving what must have been a dozen phone calls over the course of a week… just waiting for a placement. We waited… and waited… and waited. I thought, “Surely, there is a child out there for us. During training classes, we heard nonstop about the great need for willing families.”

With the possibility (let’s be honest, probability) of the children leaving, I’ve had this inner desire to make them more real to the outside world as if that would somehow prove they w…

There are many bible verses about foster care and adoption. They show us God's heart for vulnerable children and our call to care for them.

Saying yes to a new foster placement usually happens at a moments notice. Here are some fun items to have on hand so that you're always prepared to welcome a new child into your home🫶🏻 #fostercare #foster #fostermom #fosterdad #fosterparent

“I picked her up and held her. We locked eyes, and that was it. I’ve loved her ever since that moment.”

Waiting, waiting, waiting. We are in what is called “the adoption wait”. I wish that I could say I’m taking advantage of this waiting time and making the most of it, but most days I feel like we haven’t made any progress. The other day my sister told me she has had several people ask about us, telling her they are thinking about us; and honestly that makes the waiting easier. We’re nearing almost 5 years of waiting to grow our family and while it’s disappointing, I’m constantly reminding…

If you've ever wondered what to buy before adopting, you're not alone! Should you splurge on ALL the baby things or lay low until you're matched? Many adopting mamas wonder if they should register, throw a baby shower and be fully prepared with a well-stocked nursery, while some mamas don't want to go "all in" for fear of the long timeframe