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A friend got a call today that she’s getting her first placement as a foster parent: a newborn baby boy. Her questions made me want to put together a list of suggestions to ask if you’re picking up a newborn. These are different than the questions you might ask for the placement of an older child.

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Fostering Babies - Must Haves - 12 Things to have on hand before fostering newborns and infants, plus 12 things you may not have thought of to have...

Here are six common misconceptions surrounding the youngest children in the foster care system and six explanations to set the record straight. #WaitNoMore #FosterCare #Adoption #Infant #Parenting #FosterParents #FosterFamily #Family

WIC for foster children tips and advice. Some feel WIC is a hassle, but there are some great benefits to WIC. Especially if you have a foster baby! You will get a glimpse into my first experience using WIC. What you receive for your child, and how to use it at the store. I hope this helps make your decision on using WIC easier.

"'I just don’t know how you can do this,' the volunteer said. 'You’re going to get so attached, ya know? I could never foster. There is no way I could give the baby back after getting attached.' My heart sank just a little. Attachment is the number one thing this child needs!" May is Foster Care Awareness Month. Foster parent, Tiffany, tells us why she's decided to #getattached.

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What does the Bible say about foster care and adoption? Here are several verses about children in foster care and adoption. #WaitNoMore #FosterCare #Adoption #Bible #BibleVerse #FosterFamily #FocusontheFamily #FosterParents

Before you bristle too hard at the title, stick with me. Back when Milkman and I started our journey to welcome non-biological children into our home, it was with one goal in mind: adoption. We kne…

NAS stands for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, and it’s a group of conditions caused when a baby withdraws from drugs he was exposed to in the womb. I’ve written about how caring for the…

"The first few weeks are very challenging; controlling the environment is critical." | Caregiver tips when caring for baby with prenatal drug exposure

At 4:22 pm on Tuesday my phone rang as we were staining a new pergola, sweating in 90 degree heat, on our back patio. I had a feeling as soon as I saw the number that THIS WAS THE CALL. But I had been wrong several times the past week, excitedly answering and hearing a…

On Friday, my friends and family gathered around me, gave me gifts, words, and encouragement. They gave me their support and rejoiced with me (and Luke) for walking in faith to the unknown of foste…

All children in foster care are automatically eligible for WIC until 5 years old.

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If you've ever wondered what to buy before adopting, you're not alone! Should you splurge on ALL the baby things or lay low until you're matched? Many adopting mamas wonder if they should register, throw a baby shower and be fully prepared with a well-stocked nursery, while some mamas don't want to go "all in" for fear of the long timeframe