If you’re a parent or guardian, you want your child or children to know they’re loved without a doubt. It’s well-documented that unconditionally loved children have the best chances of developing a positive outlook and high self-esteem. Still, you might wonder if a child feels loved by … [Read more...]
What Unconditional Love Can Do for a Child’s Self Esteem
Whether your children entered your care through the foster system, blood relation, adoption, or otherwise—overwhelming evidence from childhood psychology experts shows how parents and guardians play a highly influential role in the development of their children’s self-esteem. At the Children’s … [Read more...]
A Look Inside Christmas at the Children’s Home
Christmas time can seem unconventional (from the outside looking in) for residents at the Alabama Free Will Baptist Children’s Home. Very few of our residents have relatives they can stay with or visit off-campus. Many of our residents, including those from out-of-state, will stay here for the … [Read more...]
Why It’s Important for Our Residents to Learn to Be Thankful in All Things
At the Children’s Home, we know this time of year is challenging for residents from fractured homes, so we strive to encourage them. Our ministry goes beyond providing just shelter and basic care: We also seek to nurture their spiritual and emotional well-being, which involves taking their focus off … [Read more...]
Available Strategies to Help Prevent Failed Adoptions
Knowing how many couples are desperate to have a child of their own or how many families would love the opportunity to minister, it may surprise you that, as of now, in Alabama alone, approximately 6,000 children are in foster care (Alabama Department of Human Resources). Unfortunately, for several … [Read more...]
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