Sep 1, 2018 | Success Stories
I am not a fan of clichés. I cringe at fluff and stuff and I do not speak “Christianese”. The pain of the world is real. You can sugarcoat it, gift wrap it, ignore it, or put a pretty bow on it to make it any less agonizing or challenging to reconcile. So, when I hear...
Aug 23, 2018 | Success Stories
We were new to the Safe Families program and it was new to our area. We were young and had no kids of our own but were interested in the idea of keeping kids out of foster care, if possible. We agreed to host two boys, age 5 & 12. They had two teen sisters already...
Aug 16, 2018 | Success Stories
One Bloomington, Indiana host mom writes… “My husband and I were privileged to care for a precious three-year-old girl through Safe Families while her mother sought housing. What may have been a two- or three-month stay with us turned out to be only nine days. But...
Aug 1, 2018 | Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories
My wife never ceases to amaze me. Each time God puts an opportunity (or challenge!) before us, she says “yes.” While I’m mulling over the impact and considering the inconvenience, her heart is already “all in.” Peggy’s like...
Jul 21, 2018 | Success Stories
We had the pleasure of being involved in the construction of a roof for a mom while caring for her daughter a couple of years ago. This little one was a grandchild of the state of Illinois. At the age of 21, however, her mom had been emancipated. What would seem like...
Jul 1, 2018 | Success Stories
As a single mom, I work hard to make sure my child has everything that he need. Sometimes it can be really hard but I do my best. I found a rhythm with my new job at McDonald’s and the schedule was working great. My son had daycare taken care of so I...
