It's that time of year again, when those of us affiliated with foster care get an official *month* devoted to our cause. I know, to most people it is just a footnote on a calendar somewhere. But to the 85 families in Harford County, Maryland, it is a chance to help spread the word about this great … [Read more...]
Crazy Train
April 13, 2011 by · 3 Comments
Today was crazy. I mean really crazy. Wait, let me correct that: the whole week month has been crazy. And not exactly crazy good. I think the crazy train has laid down permanent tracks around here. About three weeks ago two new foster kids were placed in our home. Normally we only care for … [Read more...]
Any room?
February 21, 2011 by · 4 Comments
If you know my family, or have read this blog for the past year, you know my husband and I are foster parents. We've had 13 foster kids spend time in our home over the past 2 years. The shortest visit was less than 24 hours (a runaway from another state, who stayed with us just until her family … [Read more...]
Success Defined
October 21, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Our family's adventures over the past two years (which include a dozen foster children and two trips to Central America) have introduced me to a slew of new people I wouldn't have otherwise been privileged to know. One of those was a teenager who had experienced more than her fair share of heartache … [Read more...]
How Foster Care Works
May 25, 2010 by · 1 Comment
When I posted early this month about May being National Foster Care Month, the most common questions I received had to do with just how this whole thing works. While I can't comment on how it works elsewhere, I can tell you a little about our experiences with Foster Care in Harford County, … [Read more...]
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