Every child craves love and stability, especially those in the foster care system. But what does being a foster parent look like realistically? Whether you’re a foster parent, church leader, or someone with a heart to make a difference, there is something for everyone in the church to do. Join us as Jessica Jimenez, devoted foster mom, and Jackie Underhill, pastor at Springdale First Assembly (Springdale, Arkansas), explore the complexities of loving and caring for a child who may or may not be in your home for an extensive amount of time. Through authentic and candid conversations, they share insights into the emotional, practical, and spiritual struggles faced by foster families. Together, they highlight the vital role the church can play in supporting these families, offering hope, encouragement, and actionable ways to create a nurturing and healing environment for vulnerable children. Check out our very first book of our Open When book series! Open When: Parenting through Foster and Adoption available at: https://myhealthychurch.com/store/startitem.cfm?item=725550&cat=AGMHCINDEX&mastercat=&path=AGMHCINDEX ---------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS: 00:00:00 Welcome & Guest Intro 00:04:00 The Call to Foster Care 00:05:55 Foster Attachment and Grief 00:10:14 Ways the Church Can Get Involved 00:15:30 Building a Supportive Community 00:17:33 Releasing Children Back to Their Bio Families 00:21:37 Positive Impacts on Foster Children 00:24:36 Realistic Expectations of Fostering 00:29:58 Final Thoughts ---------------------------------------------- Follow Ignite Parenting Instagram | @ignite.parenting Facebook | Ignite Parenting Website | www.igniteparenting.com

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