The Face of Foster Care

What do you think of when you hear the term foster child?

This is what I think of:

These are two of the most beautiful and energetic kids I know. They were both adopted from foster care this year and the handsome one happens to be mine.

This month consider supporting the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption by purchasing the $1 Frosty coupon books at your local Wendy's. Give the books away to trick-or-treaters and the money goes to help beautiful kids like mine find forever families!

Don't forget to vote

Tuesday is primary voting here in SC. Please go out and vote!!!! Don't just vote, educate yourself. This is an important election. When choosing your state level candidates, please consider (or ask them if you don't know) where they stand on reforming the foster care system. Are they going to stand by the Governor's new law to expedite the adoption process. How are they going to help these children and the families caring for them.

There are thousands of children in this state affected by this everyday. Just this week our family has been greatly affected by this.

Vote and stand up for those that can't stand for themselves!

Thank you!

As you may know, May is National Foster Care Month. If you follow me by way of this blog, twitter, or Facebook then you know I have tried all month to encourage people to consider foster care. Most of the information that I have shared has been about foster kids and some about foster parents. One thing that I don't want to overlook is the foster care staff. Our Social Service employees take on the task everyday of advocating for these "voiceless" children. The foster care workers give of themselves not only to the children, but to the foster families also.

Thank you for what you do! Much like ministry, I know that it is nearly impossible to walk away at 5pm and not think about the hurting kids. Thank you for standing up for kids even when the system doesn't. Thank you for advocating for change in the system. Thank you for loving our kids and thank you for giving of yourself.

I know you don't get thanked near enough. All too often you hear our complaints and concerns rather than our praise for your time and energy. Yes, not every one loves their job and gives 100%, but for those of you that do, I thank you!