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8 Podcasts About Adoption, Foster, & Orphan Care
On the hunt for a new podcast? Look no further. If you're interested in foster, adoption, or orphan care, these 8 podcasts are for you– 1. Empowered to Connect Podcast Who are the Hosts:ETC experts in child development and trauma-informed care What It's About: This podcast discusses an…
What If There Was More Than Enough?
The words "not enough" are heard every day inside our nation's foster care system. Not enough resources.Not enough families.Not enough support. Unfortunately, this system overflowing with "not enough" does not lack children—each one with unique needs. A brief snapshot of foster care in the U.S. makes this plain:…
#1 Tip for New Foster Parents
Right now in the U.S., over 400,000 children are in foster care. And experts predict that the number could increase significantly after stay-at-home restrictions are lifted nationwide. Foster parents are needed now more than ever. The Forgotten Initiative (TFI) is a foster care ministry Lifesong serves that exists…
Life as a Single Foster Mom
Foster parenting is good, but hard. Foster parenting as a single parent can be even harder, but it can also be very good. Earlier this year, Jillian Kellenberger—a fellow teammate at The Forgotten Initiative, Lifesong's foster care ministry—stepped out in faith and became a single foster parent. Here's what she…
Including the Fatherless in Your New Year’s Resolutions
For many, the new year is a fresh start. A clean slate. A perfect time to realign your priorities and cultivate healthy habits. But in this season of personal improvement, we often neglect to appropriately consider others in our New Year's Resolutions. If you're in the midst of…
You Can Change an Orphan’s Life. Here’s How.
We believe God calls us to care for orphans and those who cannot care for themselves. But "when" and "how" aren't always as clear. Here are 4 ways you can impact the life of a child in need today— 1. Sponsor a child. Christian-based child sponsorship has incredible…
Who Loves? A Book (Series) Review + Giveaway!
Children in foster care typically have many people moving in and out of their lives. This revolving door can lead children to believe that nobody loves them. ... And if we're honest, it's hard to blame them. Introducing the Who Loves? series. The Forgotten Initiative, a foster care ministry of…
15 Ways to Be a Foster Care Friendly Church
Foster kids need the church. Foster families need the church. Here are 15 ways to be a foster care friendly church– Teach Educate,educate,educate. Host informational meetings for would-be foster parents, but also for members of the church family who simply want to learn more about foster care. Add…
Carried by God: National Foster Care Month
May is National Foster Care Month. Last year The Forgotten Initiative (TFI), Lifesong for Orphans' foster care ministry, started something new with the launch of The Forgotten Podcast. Their goal with every episode is to bring voice to the foster care community. Jami Kaeb, Founder and Executive Director…
The Single Greatest Solution for Kids in Need
Spend 5 minutes with Jedd Medefind, President for the Christian Alliance for Orphans, and you will learn one thing very quickly: Jedd is an energetic, passionate advocate for children in need. He and his team are tirelessly preparing for this year's CAFO Summit where attendees from 30 countries are…