Dr. Sharen Ford

Julie Bagamary never set out to be a foster parent, but she felt God’s call to help needy children. She and her husband, Randy, provided a safe and loving home for lots of children in the foster care system. But many more Christian families are needed – to become foster parents, or to encourage and support other foster families.

Both kinship and licensed homes are feeling the pressure of growing foster needs. As I mentioned on the Common Good podcast with Brian from and Aubrey Sampson, people are closing their certified foster homes. Many say, “I can’t do this work” or “I can’ …

“God sets the lonely in families…” Psalms 68:6 NIV

The Bible inspires us on ways to love each other well, on Valentine’s Day and everyday.

Choosing a foster care or adoption agency is a major decision. These are the questions you need to ask as you look for the best fit.

State agency or private agency? This is the question many foster and adoptive parents have to answer before becoming licensed. Here’s what you can expect, as well as the pros and cons of each type.

It is a calling to become an adoptive family. The church can be on the frontline as it supports each person to fulfill God’s calling.

Going to Grandma’s house was always a time of great anticipation, joy and expectation. We’d been taught how to say yes ma’am and no ma’am, and the same for all the elders. No matter how they addressed you, our response to them was met with words of res …

During this time of sheltering in, I pulled out the book, The Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren.  I had initially read the book in 2002.  Isn’t that who we are, people called to live a life of purpose? Do you know your purpose? He writes on …

“Praise the Lord, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord!” Psalm 117

The Fall of each year serves as a reminder that the year is coming to an end, and we are headed into the busy holiday season. Thanksgiving and Christmas are times when families gather to share stories while making new memories. For my family, whether t …

Dr. Sharen Ford describes the plight of children in the foster care system and challenges listeners to consider how they might help these kids. In addition, Andrew and Michele Schneidler discuss their experiences with adoption from foster care as well as providing respite care.