From Foster Care to Fatherhood: Daniel’s Story
Some children placed in foster care come from incredibly painful circumstances. In those cases, it’s more important than ever to provide ideal family placements that meet their specific needs. Our partner, Coyote Hill, provides a safe and nurturing environment for children impacted by foster care. They recruit and support foster parents through the licensing process […]
Mentorship Matters: Real Stories
In an atmosphere such as foster care where impermanence and instability prevail, many young people and families lack a solid support system. Children, young adults, and parents often find themselves with no one to help bear their burdens or walk with them through seasons of difficulty. Mentorship provides a foundational, supportive, and loving relationship that […]
From Isolation to Community: Melinda’s Story
When Melinda became pregnant with her third child, she thought everything was going perfectly. Her two daughters were happy and safe in their home, she and her fiancé planned to get married, and both were eager to welcome their new baby. Within three months, however, Melinda watched everything fall apart. In this blog, we share […]
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 […]
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” […]
For Others in Action: India’s Story
Starting as a celebration in the 1920s, Black History Month inspires countless communities to recognize the contributions that people of African descent have made throughout American and world history. As Black History Month comes to a close, For Others wants to celebrate the story of victory brought to us by one of our own, a […]
