The Heart of Fostering
Tips, News, & Encouragement
The Power of Showing Up – Kara’s Story
When I look back at my own story, I can see how God used people to fill gaps in my life, how He brought my husband and me into the world of foster care, and how our experiences as foster parents opened our eyes to the importance of community. Today, through Fostering the Family, I get to be part of helping others show up for vulnerable children and families in the same way people once showed up for me.
Find Your “Something” – Scott’s Story
In January 2023 we attended the Fostering the Family Prayer Retreat. When we arrived, I realized my wife and I were not alone in our desire to support foster families and help solve the foster care crisis. Jokingly, I said to the group, “There’s more of you crazy people?” Our staff still laughs about this and shares the story to this day.
I Will Never Be On the Side of Doing Nothing Again – Kim’s Story
Well-supported families are the families who can keep saying yes to children. Nationally, 50-60% of foster families quit after their first year due to isolation and overwhelm, but with wraparound support, 90% of these same families continue fostering into their second year and beyond.
STORIES
“There is no person in the whole world like you, and I like you just the way you are.”
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Christoph Halverson
South Carolina
The Halversons first adopted after they had been married for 9 months. They started off by adopting two boys, but added another shortly thereafter. In short order, they had a biological child as well.
Now with 4 children under the age of four, Christoph says, “It takes a lot, but is very exciting and rewarding!”
The Zezulka Adoption Story
STORIES
“There is no person in the whole world like you, and I like you just the way you are.”
–
Christoff Halverson
South Carolina
The Halverson’s first adopted after they had been married for 9 months. They started off by adopting two boys, but added another shortly thereafter. In short order, they had a biological child as well.
Now with 4 children under the age of four, Christoff says, “It takes a lot, but is very exciting and rewarding!
The Zezulka Adoption Story
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