The Heart of Fostering
Tips, News, & Encouragement
Education in Foster Care
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 Blessing Snuggle Train
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.
June is Reunification Month – One Beautiful Reunification Testimony
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.”...
Show Some Love on National Social Worker Day!
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’s Fostering and Adoption Story
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...
Fight for Families 5k – Walk in a Foster Child’s Shoes
Fostering the Family's Fight for Families 5k will offer insight into the life of a child traveling through the child welfare system. Our specific intention is to raise awareness about the foster and adoption crises and see our community come together to bring about change.






