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Behind this starting line amazing stories are unfolding. Parents teaching their children to support vulnerable children and families in foster care. Second moms and dads navigating serving children from hard places while holding a place for their first moms and dads.

Throughout the month of May we will be sharing with you stories and inspiration from families and churches who are making a difference in the lives of children and families in foster care, unique ways you can express appreciation and pray for those in the foster care system.

Every day families sacrifice to make a home for vulnerable children who are not safe in their own home. Each one of these children and youth were Made for Home by their Heavenly Father.We met some of those precious families, some are fostering, some

The theme of February marketing in our local stores revolves around Valentine's Day. Do you focus on showing love to your family and friends or do you take the opportunity to share the love to others in need of encouragement? A recent testimony from

In one of our communities a young girl was being removed from her home three days before Christmas. The placement needed a twin bed and mattress. The request came from our Knox county agency through the CarePortal tool we use in Knox & Ashland. The bed and mattress was needed for a family in Richland county.

Lights to hang, trees to decorate, cookies to be made, all the things to do. As you make all things merry and bright for the children or grandchildren, nieces, and nephews in your life, are you swirling in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season? You may know that some children are not cared for or have a safe, loving home to celebrate Christmas in, but what can you do to help while you have so much to get done?

We used to refer to 9/11, then came 2020. After this past year we have a new landmark chain of events that resonate uniquely with each of us. The mark on our lives can be painful or filled with purpose...

It was a joy to have once again the car filled with boys coming home from Sunday morning church. All of our children were off to college or living on their own...

Today is National HUG day. Who would have thought a year ago this simple gesture would be so needed yet so neglected during a global pandemic? The power of physical touch is scientifically documented and deeply healing. While we haven't been a

Did someone else give the biggest, the most unusual or the absolutely perfect gift this Christmas?

This historic year has given us an unexpected gift. As the whole world screeched to a halt, while separated and stilled, we received a blessing. The value of one another, each of you, realizing that the best present is Presence. The presence of loved ones, and more importantly the Presence of our Heavenly Father.  

Christmas season carries more meaning coming on the heels of an unexpected year. We want to give you a gift to help your family celebrate Advent together.