Finding Joy in the Unexpected: Celebrating Foster Motherhood in Southwest Florida
We’ve had our little one for four months now, and although there are no guarantees and I can’t share details, the placement feels long-term. We...
Read ArticleThe Learning and Chaos as the Fostering Journey Continues
This is the latest article I've written about our journey as a foster family. It’s been almost three months since we took our first permanent...
Read ArticleFielding Questions as a Foster Parent
This is the latest installment of my fostering journey. Previously I shared about the circumstances surrounding the placement of a newborn baby in our home....
Read ArticleNavigating Foster Care in Naples: A Family’s Continuing Journey
This is the fourth article I've written about our journey as a foster family. In late September, we became a licensed foster family through One...
Read ArticleNavigating the Challenges of Becoming Foster Parents
Explore the realities of foster parenting in Southwest Florida. Learn about the challenges, the need for foster homes, and the support available to families opening their hearts to vulnerable children from author Anna Snyder.
Read ArticleChoosing Foster Care: Our Journey from Only Child Dreams to Opening Our Home for Healing
Discover our family’s journey from dreams of a big family to fostering, embracing the call to provide a safe, loving home for children in need. Learn about the impact and rewards of foster care in SWFL.
Read ArticleA Personal Adoption Story: The Gregware Family
This local mom shares her journey of adopting two girls through the foster care system.
Read ArticleJoy Comes in the Morning: A Spiritual Adoption Journey
Dr. Oliver L. Phipps recounts his spiritual journey to meet his birth mother and celebrate his parents by adoption.
Read ArticleAn Adoption Story: The Alexander Family
Allison Alexander, of Southwest Florida, gives us an honest and inspirational story of her family’s adoption journey.
Read ArticleAdopting Through Foster Care
November is Florida Adoption Month. This month received that designation in our state two years ago, with the goal of educating Floridians about the process of adoption and to highlight the amazing children available for adoption in Florida.
Read ArticleCelebrate National Adoption Day in November
This day is a celebration of adoptions. Most people who are adopting children bring their entire family. There is a celebration afterwards in the courthouse atrium, with all of the children receiving gifts and participating in fun activities.
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