by Emma Vex | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
In 2019, Nick Grossman joined a church plant in Fishers, Indiana. Nick, an adoptive father and foster parent, knew right away that Pennington Park Church needed to focus on serving kids from hard places. “We have such a rich culture of foster and adoptive families at...
by Emma Vex | Feb 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Money should never stand between waiting kids and their forever family. But historically, cost often tops the list of concerns for those considering adoption. Home studies, court fees, legal representation, and agency costs can feel daunting and prohibitive, whether...
by Emma Vex | Jan 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
To Our People: You’re fostering too. I’ve watched you do it. When you brought dinner. When you delivered iced coffee. When you hugged me and told me you are proud of me. When you stopped by, unannounced, to bring diapers and wipes. Did you know I was standing in the...
by Emma Vex | Dec 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
‘Tis the season for giving, and Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to show foster families in your community a little extra love. It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the options out there, so before you jump into a shopping spree, here are a few helpful hints...
by Emma Vex | Nov 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
“I didn’t know it was ok to be a girl.” These words, uttered by a young woman, changed the trajectory of Deena Wilson’s dreams for the way she served Jesus. The simple statement came after a party celebrating girlhood, at a children’s...
by Emma Vex | Sep 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
More than a decade ago, Dave and Alla unexpectedly found themselves raising their granddaughter Natalie*, a tiny toddler at the time. Their daughter was struggling to parent safely, and the couple stepped in. They had no idea that a short stay would turn into...