Category Archives: adoption

Foster Sibling Interview

Posted on June 20, 2017 by allofthejoy

There’s a lot of talk about what its like being a foster parent out there, but one of the things that’s often overlooked is the role the siblings play and what they experience being part of a foster family. Here … Continue reading →

Posted in adoption, foster care | Tagged generationtwo, siblinginterviews | 2 Comments

Meet The Mama: Kelli

Posted on April 3, 2017 by KelliNichole

Tell us a little about yourself. Hey y’all!! I’m Kelli and I was born and raised in FL. I married my high school hunny, and my best friend. I love all things creative, but rarely get anything done, and photography … Continue reading →

Posted in adoption, foster care, meet the mama, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

How to tick off a Mama Bear with 5 little words

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Alisha Palmer

“Did you have them tested?” she asked. “Tested for WHAT?!” I replied while secretly hoping she wouldn’t say what I thought she would say. But alas, she did. “You know… to make sure they aren’t… (whispers) ‘crazy‘ before you decided … Continue reading →

Posted in adoption, foster care, Uncategorized | Tagged community, facts, family, FAQ, Mama Bear, motherhood, Parenting, Q&A, questions, statistics, volunteer | 2 Comments

Did I do good, Mama?!

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Alisha Palmer

This was the question my daughter asked me on report card day. She was so proud to have gotten her report card and couldn’t wait to show it to me. I glanced down at the stack of papers. I am … Continue reading →

Posted in adoption, events, foster care, Uncategorized | Tagged anxiety, community, connected parenting, depression, facts, family, mom, mother, motherhood, neglect, parenting with a connection, prayer, questions, report cards, school, special needs, trauma | 1 Comment

Adoption Stories: Post 2

Posted on November 29, 2016 by caseyholly

Read post 1 here. Enjoy. ❤ Leslie Crosby: “After finalizing our son’s adoption in 2012, we provided short term foster placements for five sweet babes. A second adoption was very clearly placed on our hearts, and we were placed with … Continue reading →

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Adoption Stories: Post 1

Posted on November 28, 2016 by caseyholly

During the month of November, we collected several adoption stories to celebrate National Adoption Month. Over the next few days, we will share them broken into several different posts. We hope you enjoy reading these as much as we have! … Continue reading →

Posted in adoption, foster care, Uncategorized | Tagged adoption, adoption day, dropping anchors, family, finalization, forever family, foster care, foster care awareness, foster care blog, foster care help, foster children, foster parenting, foster to adopt, love wins, national adoption day, trusting God | 1 Comment

National Adoption Day 2016

Posted on November 19, 2016 by caseyholly

Today we celebrate National Adoption Day. It’s a day to help grow awareness for children in the foster care system waiting for adoption and celebrate those children who are now part of their forever families. There are currently more than … Continue reading →

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