#fostadopt

[herespenny]

It’s amazing how quickly plans change in #fostercare. A #fostermama has to be completely flexible to put the needs of a child first, but others in a case seem to only look at what’s convenient. Every placement change a child experiences causes anxiety when trauma has already caused instability. The removal itself is trauma. We don’t know what’s going to happen so all we do is keep on loving in the moment. #ThisIsFosterCare #fostering #fosteradopt #fostercareis #fostadopt #fosterfamily #fosterlove #fostercarelove #fostercareadoption #fosterparenting #fostermom #fosterkids #fosterkid #gettooattached #fostercareishard #fosterparents https://www.instagram.com/p/CNq4H34hmbu/?igshid=10i0noo73yjs4

#fostercare #fostermama #thisisfostercare #fostering #fosteradopt #fostercareis #fostadopt #fosterfamily #fosterlove #fostercarelove #fostercareadoption #fosterparenting #fostermom #fosterkids #fosterkid #gettooattached #fostercareishard #fosterparents

[familybuildersbyadoption-blog]

Change the world for a child. #familybuildersbyadoption #adoptfromfostercare #fostadopt #foreverfamily #youcandoit https://www.instagram.com/familybuildersbyadoption/p/Bwmd5SEB_X-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1a0fxb6rz615v

#familybuildersbyadoption #adoptfromfostercare #fostadopt #foreverfamily #youcandoit

[lioness223]

Can I get an Amen?! #momlife #christfollower #fostadopt #fostertoadopt #singlemom #oldmomsclub #amen #whatabeautifulfamily https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo-OnuxAV5D/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14nlnab20z9w4

#momlife #christfollower #fostadopt #fostertoadopt #singlemom #oldmomsclub #amen #whatabeautifulfamily

[thetonycross]

“An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭31:10‬ ‭ESV‬‬ Wow, you’ve put up with me for 22 years and what’s journey we have had. If you asked me about foster care and adoption when we first married I would have said “no”. Fast forward and let’s just say I’m so glad we followed God’s call to foster. Life is so much richer since we started down this walk. Happy Anniversary to the world’s best mom, most excellent wife and best friend. Thank you for believing in me. #happyanniversary #happyanniversarymylove #love #marriage #fostercare #fostadopt #fosterparents #adoption #james127 #thegraceboxproject #love (at Hammock De Galvez) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ5-reGs55X/?utm_medium=tumblr

#happyanniversary #happyanniversarymylove #love #marriage #fostercare #fostadopt #fosterparents #adoption #james127 #thegraceboxproject

[salvagesisterandmister]

BIG NEWS 🎉 In addition to blogging, on Monday I am starting a position to help families in a similar situation as ours. If you aren’t familiar with our story, we adopted a child through the foster care system and it’s had some extreme blessings and some challenges. I am excited to have this opportunity to possibly help families walk through their journey. 🖥 I will still be blogging as that is a huge passion and an opportunity for me to help/encourage others in making the most with whatever they have while wasting just a little less in the process. 🥂Here’s to new things and if anyone has a few extra hours they can lend me, I’ll take them 😂😂😂😂😂 #salvagemoments #serveothers #lifeofservice #purposefullife #purposefulliving #intentionalliving #inspirationalquotes #sundayinspiration #beablessing #lifeonpurpose #ouradoptionstory #reactiveattachmentdisorder #fostadopt http://bit.ly/2PyUd3P

#IFTTT #Instagram

[lawrencepowers]

Our MAPP (foster parenting class) instructor had ADD, so she made sure there were coloring sheets, playdo and pipe cleaners for the other ADD people (like Heather) in the class to use to help them focus. I did not color. :)

It’s been a while since we’ve posted about our foster/adopt journey and many of you have been asking where we’ve been and where we are in the process. First, thank you for asking! The level of care and encouragement Heather and I have experienced the past few months has been great! We’re thankful for each of you!

Where we’ve been: As the title of this post says, we’ve had a crazy past month or so. Since early January we’ve done 5 (consecutive) Saturdays, at 7 hours each, of Foster Parent training classes, had our house inspected by the Greenville Fire Inspector (it’s safe!), I completed CPR/First Aid training, got a home phone (that is blown up daily by people trying to sell us stuff! :) )and we’ve filled out and pulled together about as many documents as we did to buy our house two years ago.

Where we are: This week we’re working to finishing putting together the remaining documents needed by our agency and the state to process us for consideration for licensure (as Foster Parents). We’ll turn those final things in later this week and then will, finally, begin the ‘home study’ part of the process. The home study will consist of a few more meetings with workers from our agency and a few more inspections of our house. This is the final step before our file will be sent off to our agency and then the state of NC for review. I’ve been putting together financial reports, automobile information, copies of pet vaccinations… the list goes on and  on… and Heather has been working hard to summarize our family (and day to day lives) in a concise photo/information book that will be sent to social workers across the state for them to help us connect with potential children that our family would be great for.

Where we’re headed: Once the home study is done, our file will be sent off to our agency’s home office and then, once approved, will be sent on to the state licensure office. That office will have 60 days to review (we’re told they like to generally use the whole time allotted them) and license us (or not). At that point, if we are licensed, we begin the wait.

The wait for placement can be as quick as 5 seconds, 3 days, or a year. It really depends on what’s going to be best for the child and our family. We’ve heard stories of families who were licensed and had a placement the same day. We’ve heard others who waited a while or had potential placements that didn’t work out. It’s really just a pray and wait patiently kind of thing.

How you can help: A lot of you have been asking how you can help (i.e. – what can you buy?, etc.). The best answer we have for you, at this time is, we don’t know. Heather and I will be fostering (and hopefully, eventually, adopting) 1-2 children that could be between the ages of 4 and 10 years old. They could be either male or female. They could be younger and love Doc McStuffins (thanks to the smartest 3 year old we know, A.W., for bringing the knowledge of the Doc into our lives) or they may be older and like sports. We, simply, just don’t know.

The two rooms we’ve been working hard to get ready have just furniture, a few books, and some (really cool) Dr. Suess quote wall art we found. Each bed has a stuffed animal and we have a few children’s books we’ve collected over the years (because I like Curious George and Heather likes Mercer Mayer and we figured we’d one day share their awesomeness with someone). We know that we’ll need more to help make the house a home for our children, we just don’t know what those things are and, so, we can’t answer the question of “what do you need?” just yet. Thank you for asking and know that we’ll fill you in soon!

The main thing you can be doing right now is praying. Heather and I appreciate the prayers for us, but we really are thankful for the prayers for our future children. We know that they are out there and that they are experiencing life that, because of how they’re coming to us, is not the best of circumstances. Pray for their journey toward us as much, if not more, than you do our journey toward them.

More to come: We look forward to keeping you posted on this exciting, crazy, chaotic journey of ours. We’re thankful for each of you that have showered us with love and encouragement during this time (a big reason: because we know you’ll be a great support base for our child(ren) one day soon).

Until then: #thejourneycontinues.

Here’s a “sneak peek” at what we’ve done in the rooms so far. We’ve still got to hang things up and add a few more comfort things (toys, etc.), but they certainly look nothing like the office and guest bedroom that were there just a few months ago!

    Trained, Certified and Inspected: Where We Are on Our Fost/Adopt Journey It's been a while since we've posted about our foster/adopt journey and many of you have been asking where we've been and where we are in the process.

#adopt #adoption #children #family #fostadopt #foster #kids

[lioness223]

#seniorpictures #ferclempt #soproud #whendidthishappen #singlemom #fostertoadopt #fostadopt #christfollower #momlife https://www.instagram.com/p/BokTOKTAMDh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19a0xatrooq8x

#seniorpictures #ferclempt #soproud #whendidthishappen #singlemom #fostertoadopt #fostadopt #christfollower #momlife

[lioness223]

Can I get an Amen?! #tacos #tacotuesday #fostermom #fostertoadopt #fostadopt #singlemom #momlife #christfollower

#tacos #tacotuesday #fostermom #fostertoadopt #fostadopt #singlemom #momlife #christfollower

[lioness223]

#bibleapp #bible #bibleverse #ephesians320 #fostermom #fostadopt #fostertoadopt #christfollower #sahm #wahm #bigdreams #morethanicouldaskorimagine #youversion

#sahm #bibleverse #youversion #morethanicouldaskorimagine #bible #ephesians320 #christfollower #wahm #fostertoadopt #bigdreams #fostadopt #fostermom #bibleapp

[lioness223]

Well my sweet Granny made it to 101! She still looks pretty good, I think!! #happybirthday #101st #101stbirthday #granny #greatgranny #greatgrandkids #momlife #fostermom #fostadopt #fostertoadopt #christfollower #congratulations

#101st #happybirthday #greatgrandkids #momlife #granny #fostadopt #fostermom #greatgranny #christfollower #fostertoadopt #101stbirthday #congratulations

[thetonycross]

Taking time to smell the roses 🌹 never disappoints. Focusing on the promises found in God’s word. “As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field;” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭103:15‬ ‭ESV‬‬ #rose #running #strollerrunning #irunthisneighbourhood #godsword #fitness #triathlontraining #fostadopt #fosteringsaveslives #fostercare #adopt #fosterdad #fosterfamily #bethechurch #james127 (at Hammock De Galvez) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNzn_XEMZ9J/?igshid=11l54oufvfhj2

#rose #running #strollerrunning #irunthisneighbourhood #godsword #fitness #triathlontraining #fostadopt #fosteringsaveslives #fostercare #adopt #fosterdad #fosterfamily #bethechurch #james127

[herespenny]

You disrupted our life, little one! Our family was in a rhythm - a comfortable rhythm. We could feel our life beginning to normalize in spite of the trauma. But you were just what our family needed!. You may bring a change in our routines, but you bring out flexibility and adaptability. You may be a lot to handle sometimes, but you bring out the caring, nurturing side of us. Some may say: “you are lucky to have us.” But, little one, we say: “WE are blessed to have YOU!” YOU are what WE needed. #fostercare #fostering #fosteradopt #fostercareis #fostadopt #fosterfamily #fosterlove #fostercarelove #fostercareadoption #fostercareawareness #fosterparenting #fosterkids #fosterkid #thisisfostercare #gettooattached #fostercareishard #fosterthefamily #fosterparents https://www.instagram.com/p/CNWFcKkhhrf/?igshid=1ablcdw9dd15t

#fostercare #fostering #fosteradopt #fostercareis #fostadopt #fosterfamily #fosterlove #fostercarelove #fostercareadoption #fostercareawareness #fosterparenting #fosterkids #fosterkid #thisisfostercare #gettooattached #fostercareishard #fosterthefamily #fosterparents

[herespenny]

You have stolen our hearts little one! You are one of us. But the reality is that you are not ours. You are His, and He has a plan for your future. And no matter when that plan has you leaving our family, you will take a piece of us with you. We love you so so much!!! #fostercare #fostering #fosteradopt #fostercareis #fostadopt #fosterlove #fostercarelove #fostercareadoption #fosterparenting #fosterkids #fosterkid #thisisfostercare #babyboy #happybaby #babylove #red #gettooattached #fosterbaby #fostercareishard #fosterparents https://www.instagram.com/p/CMTRO61BX5y/?igshid=1erlhj2qrrkg6

#fostercare #fostering #fosteradopt #fostercareis #fostadopt #fosterlove #fostercarelove #fostercareadoption #fosterparenting #fosterkids #fosterkid #thisisfostercare #babyboy #happybaby #babylove #red #gettooattached #fosterbaby #fostercareishard #fosterparents

[herespenny]

We survived the great #texassnow storm of 2021! And I’m even going so far to say that we THRIVED as a #fosterfamily. -Even with the electricity going on & off every 3 minutes. -Even as we huddled together in one room. -Even with zero capability to use electronics. We had no arguments! Families stick together in the hard times! We kicked #trauma’s butt! #snowpocalypse #snowmageddon #fostercare #fostering #fosteradopt #fostercareis #fostadopt #fosterlove #fostercarelove #fostercareadoption #fosterparenting #fostermom #fostermama #fosterkids #fosterkid #thisisfostercare #gettooattached #fosterparents (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMQrz8zhvRj/?igshid=1b1ytpam3zfzh

#texassnow #fosterfamily #trauma #snowpocalypse #snowmageddon #fostercare #fostering #fosteradopt #fostercareis #fostadopt #fosterlove #fostercarelove #fostercareadoption #fosterparenting #fostermom #fostermama #fosterkids #fosterkid #thisisfostercare #gettooattached #fosterparents

[herespenny]

WHAT I WISH I’D KNOWN... I wish I’d known how in utero #trauma affects a child sometimes for a lifetime. I wish I’d known how in utero alcohol/drug exposure and #FASD can mimic so many other conditions. I wish I’d known how vital #attachment and connection is for a neglected child. I wish I’d known that I could take family leave for placement of #fosterkids. I wish I’d known that #timeindiscipline is so much more effective for hurt children than time-out. I wish I’d known how (mis)behavior is how a hurt child communicates a need. What do you wish you’d known before becoming a #fosterparent? #fostercare #fostering #fosteradopt #fostercareis #fostadopt #fosterfamily #fosterlove #fostercarelove #fostercareadoption #fostercareawareness #fostermom #fostermother #fostermama #fosterkid #thisisfostercare #gettooattached #fostercareishard #fostercareisworthit #fosterparents https://www.instagram.com/p/CL-nhX0hLAU/?igshid=3khzcx89zcek

#trauma #fasd #attachment #fosterkids #timeindiscipline #fosterparent #fostercare #fostering #fosteradopt #fostercareis #fostadopt #fosterfamily #fosterlove #fostercarelove #fostercareadoption #fostercareawareness #fostermom #fostermother #fostermama #fosterkid #thisisfostercare #gettooattached #fostercareishard #fostercareisworthit #fosterparents

[herespenny]

DELAYS! Nothing is ever quick in #fostercare. Missing paperwork. Court continuances. Overextended case workers. Relapse. And these delays just keep kids languishing in the system. Postponing permanence for children whose past and future have been so uncertain. After 2 months, and 2 court hearings - absolutely nothing has been decided. Will the child stay here or be moved to another county closer to the parents? No answers. Just waiting. Savoring the moments. Do you see delays in your children’s cases? #fostering #fosteradopt #fostercareis #fostadopt #fosterfamily #fosterlove #fostercarelove #fostercareadoption #fostercareawareness #fostermom #fostermother #fostermama #fosterkids #fosterkid #thisisfostercare #gettooattached #fostercareishard #fostercareisworthit #fosterparents https://www.instagram.com/p/CLvVbMGhpry/?igshid=19gm2aakd82j0

#fostercare #fostering #fosteradopt #fostercareis #fostadopt #fosterfamily #fosterlove #fostercarelove #fostercareadoption #fostercareawareness #fostermom #fostermother #fostermama #fosterkids #fosterkid #thisisfostercare #gettooattached #fostercareishard #fostercareisworthit #fosterparents