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What happens when a foster family gets a phone call that three siblings need a safe place to stay immediately? What if they don’t have the supplies - like shoes, car seats, or clothing - that they need? Anthony Poteet has been through this process, and he recognized that foster care parents need a strong support system to help provide some integral items to smooth this transition. Therefore, he founded the Foster Families Assistance Network. He is the executive director of this incredible organization, which works hard to provide the items to foster families taking in kids who have been in a state of in-between, bouncing from home to home, in a chaotic world driven by the coldness of a clinical state system. Parents need to bond with these kids immediately after they arrive, not worry about getting supplies.

TAKEAWAYS

Once a child is in state custody, they are essentially being parented by the government

State child welfare workers, like CPS or DCS, can rush the process of placing a child in a home, causing chaos and trauma as a result

Foster Families Assistance Network has a resource center in Henderson, Tennessee, that provides critical items for foster families

There is a shortage of foster homes and a shortage of competent workers in the state system

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Dr. John DeGarmo lost his firstborn daughter at birth. It was a devastating moment that fueled the rest of his life - a life devoted to caring for children in the foster care system. John is the director and founder of the Foster Care Institute and the author of 13 books. He and his wife have been foster parents to more than 60 children, providing a loving household for kids who have suffered greatly amid a variety of troubled or toxic homes. John talks about the deep joy it brings by giving foster kids the gift of love and kindness. The end goal of foster care, he says, is not adoption, but reunification. However, foster care can lead to adoption in some cases, as it did for himself and his wife three times over! Between mental health problems among youth and the many kids who are struggling in horrific home environments, the next mission field for Christians may be as close as the kids next door.

TAKEAWAYS

There are more than 120,000 foster kids up for adoption in the U.S.

John says fostering is the most rewarding but the most difficult thing he’s ever done

If you can’t foster, you can get involved by donating items and clothing to kids in need, connecting with a local school, or mentoring children

The local church should have programs to help foster kids - there is a huge need for this

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Cassandra Armstrong lived a life riddled with tragedy and pain. It wasn’t until her mother died that she realized something striking: she had never learned how to process her grief. She had created a shell of protection around herself rather than dealing with past trauma. Thanks to God’s grace, her mother’s passing catalyzed a major life redirection: finding peace and stability in the Word of God. Today, Cassandra is a wife, mom, writer, and homesteader. She discusses the incredible benefits of homeschooling on a homestead in the beautiful state of Maine. She works hard to instill values in her kids that reflect the truth of Scripture - values that will prepare them for the harsh realities of a world in turmoil.

TAKEAWAYS

When you are considering a big decision, ask yourself if it aligns with Scripture

Don’t just survive grief; go through it and deal with it

Homeschooling and homesteading foster independence, servanthood, and confidence

You’re not the only person with a chaotic or messy story - everybody is dealing with some kind of pain

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Trapped in a vortex of lies and addiction, Mason Smith was ready to take his own life…until Jesus intervened. He made a deal with the Lord and asked Him to give him a life worth living - a request that has been fulfilled many times over. As a young evangelist, Mason’s incredible testimony strikes a chord with teens and young adults. Despite being raised in a Christian household, he reflects on how he fell prey to the lies of the Devil, and how Christ rescued Him out of that abyss, allowing him to be in a deep relationship with his Savior, rather than a mere intellectual observer. Mason shares his advice, based on life experience, about how parents can go deep with their kids and help guide them in a way that will prepare them for real temptations and challenges they will face in life. Don’t invest in a wall of protection; invest in the child, Mason says.

TAKEAWAYS

If your children know the truth, they will follow the truth

Pray over your children and speak Biblical truth into their lives every day and drench your children in truth so they can recognize deception

Spend time every day reading the Word of God and talking with Him

Don’t be afraid to be counterculture - stand out from the perversity of this fallen world

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LifeWise Academy is impacting the lives of public school students by bringing the good news of the Gospel to kids in a new and exciting way. This incredible program helps public school students grow in their character by offering Biblical education during school hours - an option that many people don’t even know is an option. Andrea Small is the area director for LifeWise Academy, and she explains the legal basis for the program and the criteria that must be met for kids to participate. She also highlights the three main pillars of the program: the heart (Gospel), the head (Scripture), and the hands (character). Kids who participate in LifeWise tend to experience improved school attendance, a lower discipline rate, and higher academic performance.

TAKEAWAYS

Anyone can participate in LifeWise Academy, and if you don’t have a chapter in your school district, you can start one

LifeWise utilizes the high-quality curriculum of The Gospel Project in their classes

The academy takes students through the entire Bible over a five-year period

Visit LifeWise.org to learn more about the academy and how to get connected

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Bible2School is a phenomenal organization that equips communities to teach scripture to elementary-aged children in public school. Bible2School, an innovative program delivering Biblical truth on a weekly basis to kids grades 2-6 throughout America. Kori Pennypacker is the CEO of this program, which serves kids who do not regularly attend church with their families. How is this possible? Bible2School leans on a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court in 1952, Zorach v. Clauson, which established the legality of off-site religious programs, as long as parents give their consent, the program is held off campus and no tax dollars are used. “Children equipped with the Word of God can change a nation,” Kori says. Bible2School is changing the nation one child at a time.

TAKEAWAYS

Pre-order Kori’s upcoming book: Backpack Faith: Helping Your Child Live Confidently For Jesus in Public School

You can explore starting a program in your community by going to  Bible2School.com

Bible2You is a subscription-based franchise model that allows anyone to start a chapter in their local public school

The program was started in 1979 by a group of pastors known as the Manheim Ministerium in Pennsylvania

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Many parents who have small toddlers are also in the middle of the early stages of their careers. Between the tug and pull of work responsibilities and the demands of needy preschoolers, it can be hard to find time to sit down with kids during this difficult stage and teach them about God. Jared Kennedy has a solution: The Beginner’s Gospel Story Curriculum. His curriculum builds off his hit book of the same name. He has also written a catechism-style book that is a must-read for all parents of toddlers: Big Thoughts for Tiny Tots. Toddlers absorb so much about the world around them in their first five years of life - it’s key to deliver Biblical truths to help lay the groundwork for a solid, Bible-focused lifestyle as they grow up.

TAKEAWAYS

Taking your kids to church consistently at a young age helps them to love God’s church and establish a lifelong routine of attendance

Big Thoughts for Tiny Tots teaches basic Christian truths to preschoolers

What you pray about with your kids indicates the spiritual direction of your life

God honors the time you spend teaching your children about His word, and they naturally gravitate toward a happy face - remember to smile

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Jared Kennedy’s hit book, The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible, highlights 52 stories from the Bible and brings them down to an age-appropriate level for toddlers and preschoolers. This phenomenal storybook is illustrated with vibrant and beautiful pictures that will engage young kids and capture their attention. Jared discusses his newest publication: The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible Curriculum. Parents or Sunday school teachers can utilize 52 lessons for each story in this special Bible, complete with crafting ideas, supply lists, prayers, songs, and more. Jared’s extensive experience in children ministry inspired him to create this much-needed curriculum for the church's youngest members.

TAKEAWAYS

Jared’s curriculum makes it easy for busy parents or grandparents to prepare and deliver each lesson

Toddlers will learn very simple answers to key Biblical worldview questions that will help lay the foundation for deeper understanding

The curriculum includes 52 Bible stories from across the Old and New Testaments, perfect for teaching one main truth each week of the year

Use these lessons as part of your homeschool, small group, or Sunday school

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In Homegrown - Guidance and Inspiration for Navigating Your Homeschooling Journey, readers will peruse the perspectives of 30 different homeschooling parents who have been on an incredible journey of home education with their kids. Edited and compiled by homeschooling mom of four Amber O’Neal Johnston, the wisdom and heartfelt experiences shared within Homegrown will encourage, challenge, and bless readers as they explore homeschooling. Amber discusses the unexpected joys and creative opportunities available when parents choose to homeschool. She has challenged stigma, stereotypes, and criticism amid her inspiring homeschooling journey and emerged with soulful wisdom that will guide other parents who seek to do the same.

TAKEAWAYS

Homeschooling and parenting bring people together, no matter their background or current circumstances

Homeschooling is the most elite Christian education available to our children

There is so much beauty to be found in home education and Biblically-based truths to learn and implement

We’re all working within our contexts to pave a new path for our families

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Have you ever considered homeschooling your children, but you had no clue where to start or if you could even handle it? Amber O’Neal Johnston offers a treasure trove of wisdom for the aspiring homeschool parent. She entered the homeschooling arena with all four of her kids, after her husband asked her to “just try it for a year.” Surprisingly, she fell in love with the endless opportunities afforded at home versus public school, and now, she helps other parents discover a new lifestyle that works for them. Amber edited Homegrown - Guidance and Inspiration for Navigating Your Homeschooling Journey. In addition, she offers resources and curriculum recommendations on her site, HeritageMom.com. She gives helpful advice for how to start your own homeschooling atmosphere, and encourages parents to lean into their confidence and trust God with the process.

TAKEAWAYS

If you can’t find the materials or resources you need as a homeschooling parent, don’t be afraid to create it yourself

Homeschooling parents should embrace their confidence and utilize the freedom of their desired education choice

Socialization is not an issue for homeschooling kids, unlike what some people may think

The platform of public school does not need to be replicated in the home

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