The Heart of Fostering

Kalei Thompson - In March of 2018, I was living the dream. I was months away from my college graduation where I would receive my Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. Exactly one week from graduation...

Throughout that semester, Bailey had seen such growth that she started thinking about possible career paths and colleges. It didn't take her long to realize after a few college visits that she wants to attend Anderson University to major in nursing so that she can one day become a pediatric nurse.

The hospital indicated they had never seen such a turnout of support for a foster child, remarking that most foster children in ICU never have a visitor. Looking at the sign up sheet, I can tell you there were volunteers from at least four different churches, not including the countless prayers that were circulated through local churches.

Did you know that June is nationally recognized as Reunification Month? As explained by the SCDSS, this month is used to “raise awareness and to celebrate the work put in to strengthen families.”...

A Testimony from Lacy Hoover, Adoption Specialist, Midlands Division of Adoption Services   "Currently, I work with families that are approved to adopt. Every year, we apply for...

Candice Gilliland - I started fostering in 2015, as a single parent to a five-year-old little boy of my own. I had a passion for fostering and adoption since I was about 13 years old and I kept...