ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE

The world is full of children in need of safe and loving families, and for us, there’s never been a reason not to step into that need.

• God has entrusted us with much, and Luke 12:48 reminds us that “to whom much is given, much is required.” Sharing the blessings we’ve been given is simply part of who we are.

• James 1:27 reminds us that caring for orphans and the vulnerable is a true expression of faith.

• Over 2,000 years ago, Joseph adopted Jesus, and Jesus adopted us. Adoption is woven into the heart of the Gospel.

• Every one of our children is a sacred God given precious jewel.

• Stepping into the “distress” which James 1:27 speaks of requires therapeutic, trauma-informed parenting. The book The Connected Child and the principles of TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) are instrumental in our tool box.. It has helped us navigate trauma parenting, intentional attachment, medical diagnoses, surgeries, cancer, IEPs, 504 plans, blindness, mental health challenges, and more.

Adoption and foster care are complex. They hold both deep grief and profound beauty. While the losses are real, so are the miracles and blessings.