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Dr. Sharen Ford with Focus on the Family shares about the beauty of the body of Christ when the church comes together to bless those in Foster Care. Learn about different ways churches and families can be involved. From providing a day-out for foster families or providing respite care for a day or two; to praying about opening your home to foster children, Dr. Ford provides information and stories that will open your eyes and touch your heart. Resources and more information is available at WaitNoMore.OrgDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wmbwSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FEATURING: Dr. Sharen Ford & Cindy King Part 2 in our “best of iRetire4Him” series highlights two powerful conversations that introduced and expanded on the concept of wraparound grandparenting. We first discussed this idea with Dr. Sharen Ford, encouraging retirees to step into roles as mentors and supporters for foster and adoptive families. Drawing from her 30-year career in child welfare and her mission at Focus on the Family, Dr. Ford reminds us that everyone can do something to support vulnerable children. Cindy King of Keystone Family Alliance brings wraparound grandparenting to life, showing how this revolutionary idea provides love and stability to foster families. With over 400,000 children in the foster care system, she calls on the Church to step up and support families in practical ways—offering meals, childcare, mentorship, and encouragement. Your retirement can be a season of impact. Whether through fostering, volunteering, or simply offering support, you can help change lives. Visit RetirementReformation.org to learn more about Legacy of Love and how you can get involved. www.RetirementReformation.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Fosterer Friendly podcast, Brian Mavis and Courtney Williams engage with Dr. Sharen Ford, a nationally recognized child welfare consultant with over 30 years of experience and Director of Foster Care and Adoption at Focus on the Family. Dr. Ford discusses the significance of public-private partnerships in foster care. Dr. Ford also shares her extensive experience and insights on how collaboration between faith-based organizations and government agencies can lead to better outcomes for children in the foster care system. The conversation covers the roles of state and private agencies, the importance of community involvement, and the challenges faced by faith-based families in fostering. Learn more about Focus on the Family's Foster Care and Adoption Program.

Dr. Sharen Ford helps raise awareness of the need for adoptive families to provide loving and stable homes for the waiting children in the U.S. foster care system through Focus on the Family's Wait No More events. She also makes post-placement resources available for adoptive... The post Clay & Michelle Schroff & Dr. Sharen Ford appeared first on ABQ Connect.

Kids in the foster care system often have a difficult life, and few things make it worse than the humiliation of having to stuff their few personal belongings into a trash bag as they leave one foster home and head to another. Dr. Sharen Ford with Focus on the Family shares about the Suitcase Bundle Program, an initiative which has provided a free, 30-inch rolling duffle bag to thousands of foster care children. CLICK HERE to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Hibbs, pastor of Calvary Chapel (Chino Hills, CA) and heard weekdays at 9am on "Real Life Radio with Jack Hibbs" on WFIL, joins the show for the first time ever :)! We cover a lot of ground, from his testimony to unlikely start as a pastor, with thoughts on boldness, political responsibility, his book Living In The Daze of Deception, and the greatest prayer he has found to pray for others (and wishes to be prayed for him). Pastor Hibbs is also very excited about the recently-formed Real Life Network (www.reallifenetwork.com) featuring Christian teaching & programming 24/7/365, offered free. On a related note, "Real Life Radio" is WFIL's "Ministry of the Month" for August. Receive a free download titled "Countdown: All Eyes on God's Ultimate Endgame" with an opportunity at other prizes on our home page at www.wfil.com. :) Dr. Sharen Ford (Director, Foster Care & Adoption with Focus on the Family) also checks in to share about Focus' "Suitcase Bundle" program that has provided thousands of children with a 30-inch duffel bag (on wheels). Inside are three special items that serve as practical support & a constant reminder of each child's value to God even as their life circumstances may be in flux. We also talk a bit about the film Sound of Hope: the Story of Possum Trot (based on the book Small Town, Big Miracle published by Focus on the Family in 2007). More information (including how you and your church can be involved) is available at www.waitnomore.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dr. Sharen Ford is a nationally-recognized child welfare consultant and the retired Manager for Permanency Services for the Colorado Department of Human Services in the Division of Child Welfare Services. She retired with 30 years of comprehensive work history with the department. She currently serves... The post Dr. Sharen Ford appeared first on ABQ Connect.

Bishop W. C. Martin shares his remarkable story of leading his small church to adopt 77 children out of the foster care system, alongside the producer who's turned his story into a movie, Rebekah Weigel. Dr. Sharen Ford encourages and equips families to be a part of the movement Martin and Weigel are starting, to end the foster care crisis. Encourage hurting children with a suitcase bundle today. Your donation will not only support our Wait No More Foster Care and Adoption program efforts, but you'll also offer a waiting child something comforting that they can call their own! And when you give, we'll say thanks by sending you a book, "Small Town, Big Miracle." Donate here. Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Dr. Kevin Leman helps you understand how birth order plays a role in the way you interact as a married couple and shares advice on how to manage challenges in your relationship that often stem from your placement in your family of origin. Then Julie Bagamary and Dr. Sharen Ford talk about how you can help kids in foster care.   Receive The Birth Order Book for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Foster Parenting Matters   Wait No More   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Dr. Sharen Ford discusses how to recognize child abuse and what steps are necessary to prevent it from continuing to happen. 

Dr. Sharen Ford is Director of Foster Care and Adoption with Focus on the Family and speaks expertly into this important topic of protecting our children. Statistics state 1 in 4 children are subjected to some sort of abuse. Dr. Ford also shared that most children are not removed from homes due to abuse. They are removed due to neglect. Both are unacceptable. Children are the future and how we care for them impacts our world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children in America's foster care system bear the wounds of loss, abuse, trauma, neglect. But the Bible says God places the lonely in families. So, what can you and your church do? Dr. Sharen Ford, director of foster care and adoption with Focus on the Family, shares how you can be a part of the solution.

National Adoption Day  is November 18. At Living Wholehearted, we work with leaders and their families. From professional counseling with children, teens, couples and families to executive coaching and organizational and leadership development, our passion is helping leaders live with integrity at home, work and in the community. Among the various clients we serve, many have foster or adopted children, are considering the options, or are dealing with some of the unique challenges associated with caring for these children. We are excited to have Dr. Sharen Ford with us today, who has expertise and passion in this area.    Dr. Sharen Ford is a nationally-recognized child welfare consultant and the retired Manager for Permanency Services for the Colorado Department of Human Services. She retired with 30 years of comprehensive work history with the department, overseeing six programmatic areas including the Foster Care and Adoption Program. She is the former President of the National Association of State Adoption Programs (NASAP). She currently serves as the Director for Foster Care and Adoption at Focus on the Family and is as committed as ever to raising awareness regarding the need for every child to have a quality family.   To connect with Dr. Sharen Ford, visit:   ONLINE: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/   SOCIAL:  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/focusonthefamily/ Twitter - @FocusFamily     =======================   We LOVE that you've decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community.  Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you're a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.     Until next time, be the leader you would follow!   Grateful for you, Jeff & Terra   To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to:   INSTAGRAM @TerraMattson @Living_Wholehearted @MyCourageousGirls   FACEBOOK @WeAreLivingWholehearted @MyCourageousGirls   WEBSITES LivingWholehearted.com TerraMattson.com  MyCourageousGirls.com   RESOURCES Shrinking the Integrity Gap        https://davidccook.org/shrinking-integrity-gap-book/       https://a.co/d/dRiP4Ii Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course        https://www.livingwholeheartedstore.com/e-courses Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace       https://mycourageousgirls.com/shop/p/book-courageous-being-daughters-rooted-in-grace Dear Mattsons        https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRc-MQ40KL3a6ze06CiY38l Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters        http://cpguides.org   =======================   The Living Wholehearted Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org  

It's National Adoption Month and Dr. Sharen Ford with Focus on the Family shares about the process of adoption and foster care in our country. Dr. Ford provides resources and where to find them if you are interested in helping these kids - of all ages - who are waiting for and wanting their forever home. Sharen tells a powerful story of what happens when someone simply raises their hand and says, 'Yes, I will.' CLICK HERE to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are children waiting for shelter, care, guidance, and to be shown the love of Jesus Christ. Could they find a home with your family? Dr. Sharen Ford, Director of Foster Care and Adoption at Focus on the Family, talks about how you and your church can best love foster children in your own community.

Dr. Sharen Ford is the director of foster care and adoption at Focus on the Family. By the age of 17 more than half of youth who are removed from their homes will have some encounter with the legal system -- either through arrest, conviction, or detention. To add to this complicated issue, many states do not have enough foster homes for the number of children who need them. This has led them to be “housed” in jails and offices. You can help. CLICK HERE to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s not wrong to want to belong. We were created to belong. That’s what this episode is all about! Our own desire to belong and creating a loving place for others to belong so we can all become who God created us to be. Sharen Ford is a nationally recognized child welfare consultant - currently serving as the Director for Foster Care and Adoption at Focus on the Family. She joins us to share about the incredible opportunity we have to participate in reconciliation through Foster Care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many families, foster care or even adoption aren’t even in the realm of possibility. Whether it’s finances or other constraints, fostering or adopting children just isn’t an option. Dr. Sharen Ford is the Director of Foster Care and Adoption for Focus on the Family. Dr. Ford is here to unpack the top myths associated with fostering, beginning with, 'Why you don’t have to have the “perfect” family or the “perfect” parents in order to foster kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharen Ford, who serves as Director of Foster Care and Adoption at Focus on the Family, in a conversation airing during Child Abuse Protection Month in April, discussed issues in families the cultivate abuse of children, warning signs of children being abused, and how the Church can respond. You can learn more at waitnomore.org.

Sharen Ford, who serves as Director of Foster Care and Adoption at Focus on the Family, in a conversation airing during Child Abuse Protection Month in April, discussed issues in families the cultivate abuse of children, warning signs of children being abused, and how the Church can respond. You can learn more at waitnomore.org.

Dr. Sharen Ford from Focus on the Family provides insight in regard to foster care and adoption. She will remind us of the importance of having a place to call home. Learn more at the Focus on the Family website. Sharen is a nationally-recognized child welfare consultant and the retired Manager for Permanency Services for the Colorado Department of Human Services in the Division of Child Welfare Services. She retired with 30 years of comprehensive work history with the department. She oversaw six programmatic areas including the Foster Care and Adoption Program and supervised a team of professional staff. Dr. Ford is the former President of the National Association of State Adoption Programs (NASAP) and the Association of Administrators for the Interstate Compact on Adoption Medical Assistance (AAICAMA). She currently serves as the Director for Foster Care and Adoption at Focus on the Family and is as committed as ever to raising awareness regarding the need for every child to have a quality family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family matters. And with the holidays just around the corner, the importance of having a place to call home is only heightened. However, with National Adoption Awareness Month approaching in November, it is important to remember the kids in foster care who don't have strong family connections. On Tuesday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Dr. Sharen Ford, FOTF's Director of Foster Care and Adoption talks about why family connections matter so much--especially for children in foster care--and how families can step up to invite them into their lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family matters. And with the holidays just around the corner, the importance of having a place to call home is only heightened. November is National Adoption Awareness Month. Dr. Sharen Ford helps raise awareness of the need for adoptive families to provide loving and stable homes for the waiting children in the U.S. foster care system through Wait No More events sponsored by Focus on the Family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adoption can cost less than $1,000! Though adoption rates vary, adopting chidren out of the foster care system is a wonderful way to share God's love with children in desperate need of a forever family. Plus, it fits in anyone's budget. Dr. Sharen Ford shares the need and benefits of this type of adoption. Learn more here. Dr. Sharen Ford is the Director of Foster Care and Adoption at Focus on the Family. She helps raise awareness of the need for adoptive families to provide loving and stable homes for the waiting children in the U.S. foster care system through "Wait No More" events. She also makes post-placement resources available for adoptive families. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Director of Foster Care and Adoption at Focus on the Family, Sharen Ford, previewed the Wait No More event in Birmingham on August 20, 2022, offering information about opportunities for Christian parents to consider foster care and adoption. You can learn more at waitnomore.org.

The Director of Foster Care and Adoption at Focus on the Family, Sharen Ford, previewed the Wait No More event in Birmingham on August 20, 2022, offering information about opportunities for Christian parents to consider foster care and adoption. You can learn more at waitnomore.org.

Mid-Segment Special Guest:  Dr. Sharen Ford #1 of 3-part series: Wasn't it Dolly Parton who sung “Working 9 to 5, what a way to make a living. Barely getting by, it's all taking and no giving, They just use your mind, and they never give you credit, It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it”  But really – most of us love going to work. Work gave us purpose, work paid for things we love, Work provided for our family …But now you are thinking, I have a different perspective on my work. I am over 60 and work has taken on a whole new role in my life… Bruce Bruinsma,  the Founder of the Retirement Reformation, joins us today for part 1 of a 3-part series talking about “Working after 60”. We will take 3 different approaches in the next 3 podcasts: Having to Work, Wanting to Work & Volunteering. Since we all know that retirement isn't biblical, we hope this conversation helps you determine best how to serve your local community in the years following 60.

Dr. Sharen Ford from Focus on the Family draws on her years of experience in child welfare services with ideas on how Christians can be intentional in reaching out to children in their own families, neighborhood, and church.   For more information, go to http://www.FocusontheFamily.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This April, we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about child abuse so that we can be intentional about preventing it. Dr. Sharen Ford with Focus on the Family shares about how to help prevent child abuse and what we can do to create families and communities where children can thrive.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director of Foster Care and Adoption, Dr. Sharen Ford from Focus on the Family talks about the foster care situation in Alabama and an event going on today to get information out about foster care.

Sharen Ford, The Director of Foster Care and Adoption at Focus on the Family, discussed the foster care and adoption initiative called, Wait No More, in advance of a community leaders information luncheon in Birmingham on March 24, 2022 and an event in Birmingham on August 20, 2022. You can learn more at waitnomore.org.

Sharen Ford is a nationally-recognized child welfare consultant and the retired Manager for Permanency Services for the Colorado Department of Human Services in the Division of Child Welfare Services. She retired with 30 years of comprehensive work history with the department. She oversaw six programmatic areas including the Foster Care and Adoption Program and supervised a team of professional staff. Dr. Ford is the former President of the National Association of State Adoption Programs (NASAP) and the Association of Administrators for the Interstate Compact on Adoption Medical Assistance (AAICAMA). She currently serves as the Director for Foster Care and Adoption at Focus on the Family and is as committed as ever to raising awareness regarding the need for every child to have a quality family.Focus on the Family is a global Christian ministry dedicated to helping families thrive.Here's a little background on them from their website. "We provide help and resources for couples to build healthy marriages that reflect God's design, and for parents to raise their children according to morals and values grounded in biblical principles.We're here to come alongside families with relevance and grace at each stage of their journey. We support families as they seek to teach their children about God and His beautiful design for the family, protect themselves from the harmful influences of culture and equip themselves to make a greater difference in the lives of those around them.No matter who you are, what you're going through or what challenges your family may be facing, we're here to help. With practical resources – like our 1-800 Family Help line, counseling and websites – we're committed to providing trustworthy, biblical guidance and support."More at https://www.focusonthefamily.com/ https://www.facebook.com/focusonthefamilyhttps://www.youtube.com/user/FocusOnTheFamilyUSAhttps://twitter.com/FocusFamilyhttps://www.instagram.com/focusonthefamily/ 

How COVID has impacted the way we do church, plus discovering your life purpose, and should single adults foster and adopt children? Featured musical artist: Aaron Strumpel ( http://www.aaronstrumpel.com/ ) Roundtable: COVID and the Local Church Since the start of the COVID pandemic, many churches have seen a big drop in both attendance and volunteers. Congregations are divided on things like mask mandates, vaccines, livestream technology and more. Our panelists share what has changed for them in experiencing church post-pandemic, and what has stayed the same. They also offer encouragement for staying focused on the gospel and making in-person worship a priority. Culture: The Research Behind Finding Your Purpose God made our lives to have direction and meaning. But struggles and disappointments abound, and it's easy to lose our way. Dr. Stephanie Shackelford is a senior fellow at the Barna group where she's done excellent research on how one can find their unique calling in life. She shares practical insights for moving ahead with clarity, including a four-step process: define, discover, decide, and do. Inbox: Should a Single Adult Foster and Adopt Children? She's strongly considering adopting a child. But the big question looming in her mind is, does the Bible say anything about single adults adopting children? And either way, what are the pros and cons? Dr. Sharen Ford, Focus on the Family's director of foster care and adoption, weighs in.

On Monday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Dr. Sharen Ford, director for FOTF foster care and adoption efforts, joins us to talk about the dramatic drop in calls to Child Protective Services during the pandemic lockdowns, although it did not indicate a lack of child abuse during this period of time. Actually, new research now shows that the number of child abuse victims tripled during this particular period. This unsettling data makes the month of November more critical than ever. National Adoption Month could be the campaign that leads a loving family to becoming the adoptive parents of a child who desperately needs a safe home forever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Dr. Sharen Ford, director for FOTF foster care and adoption efforts, joins us to talk about the dramatic drop in calls to Child Protective Services during the pandemic lockdowns, although it did not indicate a lack of child abuse during this period of time. Actually, new research now shows that the number of child abuse victims tripled during this particular period. This unsettling data makes the month of November more critical than ever. National Adoption Month could be the campaign that leads a loving family to becoming the adoptive parents of a child who desperately needs a safe home forever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the beginning of lockdowns, foster care and adoption expert Dr. Sharen Ford, with Focus on the Family, worried about the dramatic drop in calls to Child Protective Services. She knew it didn't mean abuse wasn't happening; it just wasn't being reported. November is National Adoption Month and it could be the campaign that leads a loving family to becoming the adoptive parents of a child who desperately needs a safe forever home.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is my pleasure to have Dr. Sharen Ford, Director for Foster Care and Adoption for Focus on the Family, on this episode of Fides Podcast.  Adoption and Foster Care is a bit of an unknown for many of us, but a very important life issue.  Dr. Ford will educate, and inspire you on the importance of fostering and adoption.  Enjoy.

Foster Care and Adoption Director, Dr. Sharen Ford talks about the importance of churches strengthening families to prevent child abuse and neglect.     

Dr. Sharen Ford discusses the effects and warning signs of child abuse and preventative measures listeners can take. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori Schlenker joins Russ for the first half of the program, then Dr. Sharen Ford from Focus On The Family comes on to discuss National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Coffee Break is the daily Christian talk and local events program on Hope Radio KCMI 97.1FM serving the Scottsbluff, NE area. Tune in for interviews with authors, musicians, pastors, and others in the Christian community and our local area! Visit our website: www.kcmifm.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kcmifm

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and there is an uptick in reports of abuse, as children come back to school. Dr. Sharen Ford, from Focus On The Family is the Director of Foster Care and Adoption, and she shares how parents can receive help for themselves and their children.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. So, how do we protect kids from abuse, and how do we help those that have already been abused? Focus on the Family's Doctor Sharen Ford discusses.

What is our role in preventing child abuse? Dr. Sharen Ford from Focus on the Family is encouraging us to step up and say something when we see children being abused. She joins Ken and Deb to educate us on what child abuse is, what kinds of abuse are prevalent, and what to do when we see a child being demeaned or abused. She also points us to the Focus on the Family initiative, Prevention with Purpose, that is taking place during this National Child Abuse Prevention Month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dr. Sharen Ford, Director for Foster Care & Adoption at Focus On The Family, gives a call in conjunction with April being "National Child Abuse Prevention Month" to give insight into child abuse prevention, foster care, and adoption. Ford is a nationally-recognized child welfare consultant and the retired Manager for Permanency Services for the Colorado Department of Human Services in the Division of Child Welfare Services. She retired with 30 years of comprehensive work history with the department and oversaw sic programmatic areas including the Foster Care & Adoption Program. Ford leads Focus' "Wait No More" events and is committed to raising awareness regarding the need for every child to have a quality family. We also open the text line to give away Rita's Water Ice gift cards all hour, courtesy of show sponsor Bryner Chevrolet in Jenkintown, PA. Featured music: Better Than I Found It / PHIL JOEL Sailing Speed / PHIL JOEL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Sharen Ford, a former child welfare administrator, and Helen Parks, a former foster youth turned advocate, share their unique insights on how the church can successfully partner with government to show hospitality to children in foster care. They offer practical tools and helpful reflections based on what has worked well in their own state of Colorado, which we hope can equip listeners across the nation to collaborate effectively with churches, government agencies, and organizations alike in an effort to provide more than enough for children and families in foster care in their own communities.

What does this theme of Black History Month: Representation, Identity and Diversity mean? And, more importantly, why are those three areas specifically so important to children in foster care? What resources are available to foster/adoptive parents? Dr. Sharen Ford is the program director for Focus on the Family's foster care and adoption efforts. In this role, she helps raise awareness of the need for adoptive families to provide loving and stable homes for the more than 100,000 waiting children in the U.S. foster care system.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharen Ford moderates a discussion between Dan Dumas, Chuck Johnson, Emily Chapman Richards, Becky Weichhand about adoption and foster care at the Evangelicals for Life 2018 Conference in Washington, D.C. iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Adoption is incredible and a beautiful picture of the gospel. Yet, it can come with significant challenges. Sharen Ford, an expert in foster care and adoption at Focus on the Family, shares about this in her talk, “Are you mentally healthy enough; Preparing for adoption's hardships.” We hope you are challenged by this message. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

There are more than 400,000 children in the U.S. foster care system. At the ERLC Evangelicals for Life Conference, Sharen Ford challenges the church to bring stability to children within a system that knows change all too well. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Not everyone is called to adopt or foster, but we can all do something. Today you will learn who our nation's orphans are, and whether you are an adoptive or foster parent in need of support or called to put your arm around those who are, Dr. Sharen Ford provides several tools to equip you to “do something!”

Dr. Sharen Ford from Focus on the Family gives practical advice on how the Church and Christians can care for children waiting in the foster care system, can help families in that system, and can support families that choose to adopt children.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.