Christmas Camp: Treasured Memories Together
What do camp and Christmas have in common? Answers include hot chocolate, staying up late, a warm fire, and sweet snacks. The most important one, however, is togetherness. Camp and Christmas provide a unique opportunity to connect with others away from daily distractions and routines. Yet in both cases, many kids in foster care never […]
Holiday Giving: Creative Ways to Budget
Nothing embodies the spirit of the holiday season quite like generosity. Holiday giving allows us to focus on others, support efforts we care deeply about, and inspire joy and kindness in those around us. But since budgets are notoriously tighter in the winter months, it can be easy to let opportunities for giving pass us […]
Lela’s Story: A Home for the Holidays
“There’s no place like home for the holidays,” sings Perry Como. But what about those who don’t have a home? The 2022 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report estimated about 580,000 people were homeless in the United States. Lela, a single mother of two, found herself in that exact situation. After escaping an abusive situation, Lela and […]
How to Promote Mental Health at Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving and the holiday season just around the corner, some people look forward to upcoming family gatherings. However, others might be wary of Thanksgiving drama. While the holidays represent a time of coziness and coming together, they may also spark tension and conflict. On top of arguments or the airing of old wounds, Thanksgiving […]
A Child’s First Trick-or-Treat: A Foster Care Story
Many of us have photos of ourselves or our children in costumes starting from infancy. But for many children in foster care, those photos don’t exist. Over one-third of kids in foster care will live in three or more separate homes in one year, making it hard to create and preserve childhood memories. Four-year-old “E” […]
7 Signs a Nonprofit is Trustworthy
Today, there are over 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the United States. When you look to donate your money, time, or effort to a worthy cause, you’ve got lots of options — maybe too many. While you can narrow your choices down based on the missions and values that resonate the most with you, it’s […]
How To Help a Child in Your Care Prepare for College
When a child in your care considers college, a lot of decisions and changes come your way seemingly all at once. Getting college-ready can be tricky to navigate, and students looking ahead to their future can feel overwhelmed and stressed at times. We put together a quick overview of what you should know to help […]
The Importance of Self-Care for Foster Parents and Caregivers
“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” Foster parents and caregivers are beacons of selflessness and champions of patience, but the demands of caretaking can wear any person down after a while. When things get rough—and before things get rough—it’s important to safeguard your own health and well-being. With some intentional self-care, you can help […]
Vision Gathering 2023: Troubadour x For Others
On May 18, 2023, nearly 400 members of the For Others Collective attended our Vision Gathering Celebrity Golf Tournament, in partnership with the Discovery Land Co Foundation and hosted by our good friends at the Troubadour Golf & Field Club. Although only two years old, the Vision Gathering has become a summit of difference-makers from […]
Create a Calm Home for Kids
Calm spaces in homes bring immense benefits to children and families everywhere. With daily worries and the well-known negative effects caused by stress, it’s easy to see why most people strive to create a peaceful home environment. Simplicity, comfort, and contentment become wonderful antidotes to the challenges in the world that affect all ages. A […]
Jockey Being Family: Strength for Adoptive Families
“Adoption is not an event. It is a lifelong journey. We hope to be a guiding hand for families along their path while leading the charge in raising awareness of the need to expand post-adoption services to make a difference in the lives of adoptive families in North America.” Debra S. Waller, Founder, Jockey Being […]
Foster Care and Mental Health
Foster Care Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month both occur in May, a profound time to recognize the significantly high rate of mental health struggles that harm children placed in the foster care system. Many children and adolescents experience an array of mental health issues that make their journey through the system even more […]
