The Hurting and The Healing
Humans are built resilient, but that doesn't mean our struggles don't come up in other forms. Dr. Michelle Cook has seen resiliency...
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Olivia Kaczmarek
- May 20
- 2 min
A Story of Success
May is National Foster Care Month! Here at the Alliance, we have loved hearing so many encouraging stories of those who have experienced...
Olivia Kaczmarek
- May 6
- 2 min
A Lifeline for Resource Families
Often, resource families can feel alone throughout the journey of parenting youth within the foster system. In the bleak moments, it can...
Olivia Kaczmarek
- Apr 29
- 2 min
Clarity. Confidence. Courage.
Dr. Heather Penny calls these the 3Cs. She says, "...We are made to live in a posture motivated by peace. Not guilt. Not confusion. Not...
Olivia Kaczmarek
- Apr 21
- 2 min
Love in Action
"Giving frees us from the familiar territory of our own needs by opening our mind to the unexplained worlds occupied by the needs of...
Olivia Kaczmarek
- Apr 14
- 2 min
An Ignited Passion
In 2017, Marissa and her husband Drew had a unique passion ignited inside them. After learning that in the chaos of entering foster care,...
Olivia Kaczmarek
- Apr 7
- 2 min
Precious Presents
We are continuing along the path of our Difference Makers Campaign because these stories are just too sweet! The endless generosity,...
Olivia Kaczmarek
- Mar 31
- 2 min
New Toys & Great Joy
As Garry L. Landreth once said, "Toys are children's words and play is their language". Toys and play are essential tools for children...
Olivia Kaczmarek
- Mar 24
- 2 min
The Gift of Giving
The holiday season can be so full of treasured memories, hearty laughs, and sentimental gifts. It's a time to count our blessings, gather...
Olivia Kaczmarek
- Mar 17
- 2 min
Hand-picked Thoughtfulness
In challenging times, we can often feel discouraged and weary. Questioning our abilities occurs more than we would like to admit and it...
Tiffany Loeffler
- Nov 30, 2022
- 3 min
"Normal" Family of 6
The desire to adopt had been in Christina’s heart from a young age. She mentioned this to her husband Josh as they were dating but did...
Tiffany Loeffler
- Jan 1, 2021
- 2 min
Embracing Grief & Joy
The Holidays are a time of great joy and excitement but they can also be a reminder of the people and things we've lost. Here is a...
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