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Why I Foster? For me, it is all about the bedtime routine. It brings me to literal tears thinking about kids going to bed at night without anyone kissing their forehead, tucking them in a cozy, warm ... [Read More]

To truly understand embryo adoption, it’s important to know the facts. So here they are, in no particular order… Top Ten Embryo Adoption Facts Embryo adoption allows the adopting (also called “receiving”) family to experience pregnancy and ... [Read More]

Our adoption journey began in 2005, after we attended an LFCS adoption workshop.  In time, we made a plan to adopt a baby from China and LFCS provided our home study.  But as wait times grew to ... [Read More]

Let me start by saying that my husband and I didn’t make our decision to adopt lightly. After years of struggling with unknown infertility and four failed invitro procedures, we thought we had to close that chapter ... [Read More]

Are you pregnant or parenting a child under 1 year? Did you know you can receive free texts on parenting and child development topics through your pregnancy and up to the baby’s first birthday? Text4baby makes it ... [Read More]

With the holidays quickly approaching, there has never been a better time to begin to practice self-care. Self-care is a preventative measure that helps individuals deal with daily life stressors before becoming overwhelmed. It is useful to ... [Read More]

What do your kids do after school each day? More than 26 percent of school-age children are on their own after school, according to the Afterschool Alliance. The hours between 3-6pm are reported as the peak times for juvenile ... [Read More]

By Glenna Weis, PhD & Peter Jaberg, PhD Childhood obesity is a national problem as illustrated by 9 million children who were overweight as of 2010. Although there are many associated physical ailments, emotional aspects are often ... [Read More]

It’s important that anyone interested in becoming a foster parent understand their role. Remember My Story: Removed Part 2 provides a great example of what it means to be a foster parent and the impact you can ... [Read More]

ReMoved tells the story of a young girl as she navigates her way through the foster care system after being removed from her home and separated from her younger brother. Intended as a training tool for those working in ... [Read More]

In May 2016, the Missouri legislature passed HB1599, the Missouri Adoptee Rights Act.  This new legislation grants access to original birth certificates for anyone adopted in Missouri between 1941 and 1986. This is a wonderful opportunity for adoptees to ... [Read More]

I am that sister… Watch this short video for an honest look at what it is like for the survivors of suicide. If you, or someone you love are struggling with depression, anxiety, or thoughts of suicide, contact ... [Read More]