A family stays together

Foster care can be traumatic. Carla knows from experience – she was placed into foster care at age 10, and she remembers how frightening it was to be pulled apart from her family.

So she does not want this for her three children. And she especially doesn’t want it for her youngest, who has autism.

When we met Carla, the department of social services was working already with her family, and she was prepared to do whatever it took to keep her kids under her roof.

83% of families in our family preservation programs stay together. Thanks to you.

Your gifts give Carla and her husband, Alex, the tools they need to parent better and to advocate for their kids – and keep everyone together. Thank you for all you do to help children and their families.







Advent | The joy of joy

He may be too young to understand everything, but this child knows joy. “Joy is in my heart,” he told his mom, “because Jesus is in my heart.” Light a candle for joy.

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Mark 10:14


Advent | The gift of love

We introduced this wonderful family to you over two years ago. They have a beautiful story – and our favorite part is when the parents tell us they loved the children before they even met them.  Join us as we light a candle for love.


Advent | The promise of peace

Last week as we sat together and talked about peace, one of our teens shared her thoughts. “To be at peace with the world and yourself means being ok and happy with the people around you. We can change in the world with peace.” Amen and peace to us all.  Join us as we light a candle for peace.