You Belong: Laura and Wylynn’s Story
Adults who were formerly in foster care know the pain of feeling lonely and uncertain. Their experience often gives them an extra dose of compassion for children currently in foster care. Laura, a woman who spent time in foster care during her childhood, was determined to help as many children as she could. She and […]
Life at the Hill: Sarah’s Story
Sarah’s family has a legacy of foster care. Her grandparents fostered several children, and they adopted her uncle. Sarah felt called to continue the work, but after she and her husband married and had a daughter, they realized they didn’t know where to start. That’s when our partner Coyote Hill came along, and Sarah’s family […]
From Fear to Family: Lindsey’s Story
When Lindsey arrived at House of Providence, one of our partners, she had been through a lot for a young girl. At 11 years old, she already experienced heartbreak, loss, and distrust. Her needs weren’t being met, and her circumstances forced her to grow up too quickly. But because of the attentive and compassionate care […]
Limitless Love: How an Aunt and Uncle Became Mom and Dad
“Ben” and “Hailey” believed their days of child-rearing were over. With their biological children in adulthood, the husband and wife planned for a future with just the two of them. They never expected to become parents again. Then they received terrible news; Ben’s sister had passed away suddenly, leaving behind her two small children. We […]
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 […]
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 […]
