Medical Care
All in the Family
When Sara and Phillip Carlisle applied for a Show Hope Medical Care grant, they were uncertain their family would qualify. Their Camden needed ear tube surgery to help with chronic infections, but they did not know if that medical need was big enough. They applied anyway, and the grant for surgery was approved. “I think…
Read MoreMeet the Rouse Family
Four years ago, Emily and Justin Rouse began to experience a pull toward adoption for their family. For Emily, adoption had been on her heart for quite some time, with different family members adopting both domestically and internationally. And when the two began dating, Emily raised the question of adoption with Justin, as she knew…
Read MoreUnderstanding Developmental Milestones
Every child grows at their own pace, but there are markers along the way that help us understand how they’re developing. Known as developmental milestones, these are the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive skills children typically achieve as they grow. Yet for children who have experienced early adversity, such as trauma, neglect, or loss, these…
Read MoreHow We Share About Children and Their Medical Needs
Whether you are a parent or caregiver impacted by adoption and/or foster care, a church leader or a professional in the child welfare space, or an advocate for children who are vulnerable, we have the opportunity to inspire and educate the larger population with the words and images we choose to describe children. In those…
Read MoreHaving Age-Appropriate Conversations With Your Kids About Health
No matter what age your children are, you can always talk with them about their bodies and how it works. Try to have these conversations on a regular basis, maybe even planning a conversation around the time of your child’s yearly check-up. Also, remember to reassure your child that he or she can talk to…
Read MoreNew Pathways
When Addison Futrell asked her husband, Bailey, to attend an informational foster care meeting, they figured that, at the very least, they could leave and know it was not the direction they needed to go as a family. However, they were both surprised when their reactions were the opposite of that. “Just hearing the numbers…
Read MoreHow to Advocate Well for Your Children at School
It has often been said that “it takes a village” to raise a child, and a critical member of that community is your children’s school. As a parent, it is important for you to connect and build relationships with your child or teen’s teachers, the school’s faculty, and the support staff around them. However, knowing…
Read MoreTips for Talking With Your Kids About Their Health
Talking with your kids about their health or the health of a family member or close friend can be intimidating and scary. Yet according to AdventHealth, “While your natural response as a parent is to protect your child by avoiding conversations surrounding these subjects, it’s important to encourage everyone involved to be open and honest…
Read MoreThe Dyer Family Story
“You are partnering with them as much as you are parenting them. One of the things that TBRI taught us is to make sure you’re being their coach, not their warden.” The Dyer Family This year, through Show Hope’s Hope for the Journey resource, we were honored to share Heather and Graham Dyer’s journey with…
Read MoreA Game-Changer
Before Holly and Ben Kladder even brought their son FuXi home from China through adoption, they knew he had a love for sports. “We always knew he was a sports kid,” Ben said. “Even some of the videos we got when he was still in China, he was in a chair, playing basketball with kind…
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