When Davin Shook With Fear…

When Davin Shook With Fear…

From Joyce Moffitt, Host Family and our Chicago chapter director: Not too long ago my husband and I hosted a little 6 year old boy named Davin. Davin was being hosted because his mother was fleeing a domestic violence situation. Having him in our home reminded me how...
4 Kids. 3 Churches. 2 Chronic Illnesses.

4 Kids. 3 Churches. 2 Chronic Illnesses.

A single divorced mom of 4 was in crisis. Due to 2 chronic illnesses, she was in desperate need of more intensive medical treatment before she became any sicker. Several times a year, she would end up in the ER and friends would help care for her kids. Her doctors...
Washing Aryanna’s Feet

Washing Aryanna’s Feet

Here she comes … What will she be like? Is she shy, withdrawn… Strong, trying to hold her own? Time will tell… Learning so many new names and faces. Figuring out where her place is… Dumping out the drawers, Running, jumping, climbing. Eating...
A Prom, a Girl’s Dream & an Unexpected Surprise

A Prom, a Girl’s Dream & an Unexpected Surprise

There was an 18 year old girl who has been living with a Host Family about a year. We’ll call her Lisa. Lisa has had a life that has been filled with unspeakable trauma. She’s been in and out of foster care because her mom’s struggles with addiction....
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