This blog explains where the children in our care come from. We do not seek out or recruit Alabama Free Will Baptist Children’s Home residents. Instead, we accept new residents through a referral process. While we do not require payment to accept a child, if the family can, we expect them to … [Read more...]
The Effects of Multiple Placements in Foster Care and Adoptive Children
On average, a child in foster care will live in eight or more different homes before they land in a permanent placement or age out of the system (Source). Thus, children in foster care often endure constant, tumultuous change, moving from house to house and from one family to the next. Many of … [Read more...]
Celebrating Christmas with Your Foster Child: How It’s Different for Them
Celebrating Christmas with your foster child for the first time is a blessing. However, Christmas is different for foster kids than it is for children who live with their biological family or have a consistent home dynamic throughout their lives. As a foster parent, you must be aware of these … [Read more...]
How to Support Foster and Adoptive Children During the Holidays
The holidays are a happy time for many but challenging for some. For foster and adoptive children who have a complex or difficult family life, the holidays can be overwhelming and painful. Foster and adoptive families often find it difficult to navigate these tough situations, especially with the … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Counseling for Foster Children and Families
At the Home, we are passionate believers in Christian counseling for children, families, and individuals. So much so that we have our own on-campus Christian counselor. This article will discuss the benefits of counseling, including for: Foster or adoptive parents considering … [Read more...]
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