It was late, and I was at my desk in my library, doing some writing for an upcoming book. Earlier that afternoon, we had taken in three foster children, all boys, ages ten, nine and seven. …

Every two minutes, a child is being prepared for sexual exploitation, according to a report from Unicef. Perhaps more disturbing, according to Shared Hope International, is that child victims might be raped, or used for sex for money, by 6,000 men over the course of her victimization. It is not…

Making the decision to becoming a foster parent is an exciting one. It is a decision that is rewarding in so many ways. It is also one that takes incredible commitment, unconditional love, and patience. …

CDC saw 51% increase in suicide attempts by adolescent girls during pandemic. The attempts by teens to commit suicide during the Covid Lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 has risen dramatically, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Girls between the ages of 12 to 17 were found to have tried to attempt suicide increased by roughly…

Making the decision to being a foster parent is an exciting one. It is a decision that is rewarding in so many ways. It is also one that takes incredible commitment, unconditional love, and patience. After you determined that you are ready to begin, there are long hours of training…

For eight hours a day or more, and for five days a week for much of a calendar year, a foster child will spend his time in school. Indeed, children in foster care will most likely spend more of their time each day with teachers than they will with their…

“Children in the United States are suffering in a number of ways, and it is we as a nation who are failing them.” Salvador Ramos, the 18 year old gunman who shot and killed 19 children and two adults in Texas, posted many disturbing pictures online before the shooting. …

A pandemic continues to sweep through the United States, a pandemic of depression. According to a new study by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) on mental health issues of teenagers during Covid, more than a third of teens experienced poor mental health during the pandemic. …

“Children in our nation are suffering from an epidemic of child abuse from those who proclaim to love them the most.” An epidemic is sweeping an ugly tide across the United States; domestic violence and child abuse against our children. How large is the problem? Studies show that up to five million children in the United States experience and/or witness domestic violence each year. Whether it’s watching an act of physical…