Growing up in foster care can be an isolating experience for many young people, particularly those who age out of care without a forever family. Without a support system, it can be challenging to navigate the complexities of adult life. However, having a positive role model can make a significant difference in the life of
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As Christians, we are called to love and care for the vulnerable in our society. One group of vulnerable children that needs our help and advocacy are medically fragile children in foster care. These children face unique challenges that require specialized care and support. Josh Bradley, Church Planting Catalyst at SCBaptist and foster parent said,
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As Christians, we are called to care for the most vulnerable among us, and that includes children in foster care, particularly those who are medically fragile. It can be challenging for families to take in these children, as they often require extra appointments and therapies, but the need is great. Josh Bradley is a foster
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As Christians, we are called to care for the most vulnerable in society. One group that is often overlooked are older children who are aging out of foster care. Alex Lyons, a foster alumnus, shares his experience of aging out of the system without a forever family. He says, “who among us are ready at
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Christians have long advocated for the value of life because of the belief that all people were made in God’s image. For nearly 40 years, Christians in the United States have circled January 22 as a day of remembrance and as a celebration of life in observing the National Sanctity of Human Life Day. This
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This article was featured in the January 2023 edition of The Baptist Courier. Christians have long advocated for the value of life because of the belief that all people were made in God’s image. For nearly 40 years, Christians in the United States have circled January 22 as a day of remembrance and as a celebration
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A. Biblical Basis Scripture is very clear that God calls His children to care for the vulnerable and to seek justice for them. James 1:27 says, “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” The
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Pray Pray for the many current and future children in the foster system across South Carolina. Pray that these vulnerable children would find love and support daily and would ultimately find hope and security in Jesus. Pray for Foster Families as they care for children experiencing crisis and trauma. Pray that they would be supported
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South Carolina Ministries/Agencies Connie Maxwell Children’s Ministries – Providing licensing, training, and support for Foster families across South Carolina https://conniemaxwell.com/what-we-do/foster-care Books: Book Group Studies: Websites: Christian Alliance For Orphans https://cafo.org Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University https://child.tcu.edu/#sthash.PSH9h8qW.dpbs Blogs: The Foster Roster by Jason Weber Jason Johnson Blog Podcasts: Justice and the
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