FACT

09/29/2025

Nobody talks about the unseen heroes of foster care.

The ones who never asked for it. Who did not sign up. Who got drafted the moment their parents said yes.

The foster siblings.

The kids who share their toys, their bedrooms, their space, but most of all, their parents.

They know what it feels like when Mom’s arms are full of a baby who isn’t theirs. They know what it is like when Dad has to step out because another child is falling apart. They know the sting of waiting just a little longer because someone else’s needs came first.

And yet they also know what it is like to stand in the gap. To be the steady hand. The quiet voice. The safe person in the middle of chaos. To give love that is raw, real, and unfiltered.

Foster siblings do not get training. They do not get paychecks. They do not get someone checking in on their hearts. But they show up anyway. Faithfully. Quietly. With everything they have.

It costs them something. Sometimes it costs everything. The world does not see the way they lay down their own comfort for another child’s healing. The way they open their hearts knowing it could mean goodbye tomorrow.

So today I want to say it out loud: foster siblings are heroes too.

Without them, this calling would be half as strong. Without them, the kids who walk through our doors would miss the laughter, the friendship, the kind of belonging only another child can give.

They share their parents. They share their homes. They share their whole worlds. And in doing it, they show Jesus.

Unseen by most. But never, ever unseen by God.

09/27/2025

Our recent FACt “Back To School” respite event was great! ALL of the needs were met, praise GOD. At this event we were able to provide a super cool bounce house, dinner, crafts, games, books, gym games, playground time, and shared The Story of Hearts.

We had 59 children with us that evening and 38 volunteers to join in on the fun. We were able to have quality connections with children because of our precious volunteers. I'm so proud of our team showing the love of Jesus to children and families.
Grace Church Plano

09/24/2025

Single foster parents, you amaze me.
Honestly, I have no idea how you do it.

The endless appointments.
The court dates.
The late-night calls.
The homework help after a day that broke you in half.

Doing it all without a partner to share the load,
without someone to lean on when the weight feels too heavy.

I’m exhausted just thinking about it.

But you? You keep going.
You show up every day with a fierce love that won’t quit.

You are the calm in the chaos,
the steady hand when the world feels like it’s falling apart.

You carry the broken pieces and still manage to make a home whole.

You are strength wrapped in grace,
love wrapped in exhaustion,
hope wrapped in every hard step forward.

To every single foster parent doing this alone:
I see you.
I honor you.
And I’m in awe of your heart.

You don’t get nearly enough credit for holding it all together.
But know this… your love changes lives.
And that kind of love?
It’s nothing short of heroic.

08/29/2025

UPDATE: Applications are now closed. Thank you to all who have applied!

From Friday, August 29th through Sunday, August 31st, families can apply to be part of this unforgettable experience. 💜

We are so excited to welcome in new families, create lifelong memories, and continue spreading love through the adoption triad.

📲 Applications are available through the link below— don’t miss your chance to apply!

https://www.fundinglove.com/our-families

08/29/2025

Remember, they are not yours.

Even if it feels like they are. Even if they fall asleep on your chest as if they have always belonged there. Even if their little shoes line up by your door and their drawings cover your fridge.

They are not yours.

You know that. You signed up knowing that. Yet you pack the lunches. You kiss the scrapes. You sing the songs. You whisper the prayers. You show up like a mother does, even when the title is not yours to claim.

And when someone asks, “Are they yours?” you pause. How do you explain a love this deep that comes with an expiration date?

You remind yourself that they are supposed to go. That is the whole point. The goal is reunification, healing, going home.

And if that happens, if their family can be made whole, then that is a good thing. A holy thing.

But it does not mean it will not hurt. Your arms got used to the weight of them. Your heart memorized the sound of their laugh. You did not love them with conditions. You loved them with your whole, breakable, willing self.

So do not hold back. Do not ration out love like it has to last. Love them like now is all you have. For many of them, it is.

And yes, you will grieve. Of course you will. You were never meant to love them halfway.

But do not regret it. Do not wish it away. They deserve to be loved like they are staying, even if they are not.

So go ahead. Hold them like they are yours. Just remember, they are not.

And that is exactly why they need you to love them like you are.

08/27/2025

When women come together to encourage one another, fellowship, worship, and share the foster, adoptive, or kinship care journey – we are all stronger for it!

We still have two spots available for our annual moms retreat coming up on September 19-21. Click the link below to learn more and register.

https://embracetexas.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=310&

08/26/2025

Respite Night Saturday 9/13 4:30-8
Grace Church Plano
Celebrate Back to School for the kids with a break for the parents.
Pre-Registration required

08/24/2025

If you are stepping into foster care, I want to tell you the truth before you start.

It is nothing like you imagine. It is harder. It is messier. It will stretch you in ways you never thought possible. You will cry. You will pray. You will question yourself and wonder if you are doing enough. You will feel the weight of every decision, every visit, every heartbreak.

You cannot “save” every child. You can love them, protect them, fight for them, but some things are out of your control. And that is okay. Let it humble you, not stop you.

You will be judged. By strangers, by caseworkers, by family, even by yourself. People will question your motives, your love, your every move. Let your faith and your actions speak louder than their words.

Self-care is not selfish. You cannot pour out love if your own cup is empty. Rest. Pray. Find support. Ask for help. You are human. You are allowed to need care too.

The victories may be small, but they are mighty. A smile. A word of trust. A night they finally sleep. Holding a hand while they cry. Watching them laugh when it feels impossible. The first time they call out for you without hesitation. Those moments are mountains you climb together. I would not trade a single one of them for the world.

Love fiercely, unapologetically. These kids have been failed. They need you to show up, even when it hurts, even when it is inconvenient, even when it breaks you. Your love matters. Your presence matters. Your prayers matter.

Foster parenting is a calling. It is messy. It is beautiful. It is holy work. You will be changed forever, and so will the children you love. Step in with your whole heart, and let God guide your hands.

08/23/2025