National Adoption Month: A Brief History of Adoption
Every November, National Adoption Month provides a time to celebrate adoptive families, support those navigating the adoption process, and raise awareness for children still waiting for permanent homes. However, the history of adoption traces its roots to ancient times. It spans cultures and tells the story of evolving knowledge about caring for children. This National […]
Foster Care vs Adoption: Understanding the Differences
When we talk about providing a stable, loving environment for children in need, two concepts often come up: foster care and adoption. Though the two share common ground, they’re not the same. We delve into the distinct characteristics and differences between foster care and adoption. What is Foster Care? Foster care exists as a temporary […]
Supporting the Whole Family: An Adoption Story
Adoption marks an incredible milestone when families get to publicly and legally declare their new child a part of their household forever. We sometimes consider “Gotcha Day” as the end goal, but adoption is a lifelong journey full of ups and downs, affecting the whole family. In the Brown family’s case, Wendy and James had […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jockey Joins For Others
As a third-generation, family-owned company, Jockey proudly carries on a heritage of quality, craftsmanship, and caring for communities. From everyday essentials to loungewear and athleticwear, Jockey has spent the last 147 years crafting comfortable apparel that cares for generations of families. At Jockey, caring for others is more than just a mission; it’s a […]
