Every child craves love and stability, especially those in the foster care system. But what does being a foster parent look like realistically? Whether you're a foster parent, church leader, or someone with a heart to make a difference, there is something for everyone in the church to do. Join us as Jessica Jimenez, devoted foster mom, and Jackie Underhill, pastor at Springdale First Assembly (Springdale, Arkansas), explore the complexities of loving and caring for a child who may or may not be in your home for an extensive amount of time. Through authentic and candid conversations, they share insights into the emotional, practical, and spiritual struggles faced by foster families. Together, they highlight the vital role the church can play in supporting these families, offering hope, encouragement, and actionable ways to create a nurturing and healing environment for vulnerable children.

Check out our very first book of our Open When book series!

Open When: Parenting through Foster and Adoption available at: https://myhealthychurch.com/store/startitem.cfm?item=725550&cat=AGMHCINDEX&mastercat=&path=AGMHCINDEX

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00:00 Welcome & Guest Intro

00:04:00 The Call to Foster Care

00:05:55 Foster Attachment and Grief

00:10:14 Ways the Church Can Get Involved

00:15:30 Building a Supportive Community

00:17:33 Releasing Children Back to Their Bio Families

00:21:37 Positive Impacts on Foster Children

00:24:36 Realistic Expectations of Fostering

00:29:58 Final Thoughts

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