by beanstalk | Nov 14, 2016 | Adoption, Blog, foster care, Parenting
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 bed, checking under their bed for monsters, or wishing them a...
by beanstalk | Sep 18, 2016 | Blog, foster care, Parenting
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 foster care or those interested in becoming...
by beanstalk | May 24, 2016 | Blog, foster care, mid-missouri office, southeast office, southwest office
To celebrate foster parents this final week of National Foster Care Month, we dedicate this poem to you – the families who graciously open their homes and hearts to children during a time of urgent need. Thank you for giving your love and kindness whenever and...
by beanstalk | Apr 1, 2016 | Blog, foster care
As foster parents, we have to walk a fine line between being 100% emotionally invested in the kids in our care, but not at all attached to any particular outcome. When I started writing this article, it was titled, “The Dangers of Optimism in Foster Parenting.” As I...
by beanstalk | Sep 11, 2015 | Blog
Check out this video clip from Springfield’s KSPR showing how LFCS is making a difference in the Southwest Region!
