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July 4, 2024 by Free Will Baptist Children's Home

Preparing for Your First Vacation with a Foster Child

Preparing for Your First Vacation with a Foster Child

Going on vacation with foster or adoptive children can be an enriching bonding experience for the entire family. However, even in these fun-filled moments, expectations for the trip have to be realistic. This allows trust and intimacy to build naturally as the trip unfolds and memories are … [Read more...]

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June 6, 2024 by Free Will Baptist Children's Home

Why the Parental Holidays (Mother’s Day & Father’s Day) Can Present Difficulties for Many

Why the Parental Holidays (Mother’s Day & Father’s Day) Can Present Difficulties for Many

All family holidays can be challenging for children living separately from their parents, and parental holidays (Mother’s Day and Father’s Day) are no exception.  Residents at our Home often struggle with parental holiday difficulties, especially in their first year. Let’s delve into the nature … [Read more...]

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May 2, 2024 by Free Will Baptist Children's Home

Building Trust with Foster and Adoptive Children: The Basics

Building Trust with Foster and Adoptive Children: The Basics

More often than not, children who have been through foster care or adoption struggle to trust others after surviving neglect, abuse, or abandonment. Earning their trust is not an overnight or easy process, so foster or adoptive parents at home need to know this: You won’t make it happen overnight, … [Read more...]

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