by Rebecca Rudy | Jun 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Kimbo Here with a story about how this book affected my own family’s journey. Several years ago, our church offered a small book club using this book, ReFraming Foster Care. At the time, my husband and I weren’t necessarily thinking about becoming foster...
by Rebecca Rudy | May 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Coming fresh off of Easter as we enter National Foster Care Month this May, we remember the day before Jesus died, he took the time to serve his disciples by washing their feet. Jesus’ example of humbling himself and taking the role of a servant is what we want to...
by Kimberly Beckler | Mar 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
A request for Andrew’s Closet One of the ways Family Hope Coalition seeks to bring hope to vulnerable children is through providing for tangible needs through our foster care closet, Andrew’s Closet. In order for a foster parent to receive their needed items...
by Kimberly Beckler | Dec 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
I find that all throughout the advent season my heart and mind are tugged in two directions. Part of me recognizes the darker days, the colder nights, the natural world inviting me to pause and sit with the darkness. What is an advent season without the reality of...
by Rebecca Rudy | Sep 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
At Family Hope Coalition, we are convinced that one of the ways we can best support children who have experienced foster care or adoption is to become a trauma-competent caregiver. Whether you are a parent, teacher, ministry worker, or family friend, learning about...
by Kimberly Beckler | Jul 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Gaze: to look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought. On the day my foster daughter turned one, a biological family member gave me what might be one of the best presents I’ve had in a while: A picture of my foster daughter on the day she...
