How to Support At-Risk Children and Foster Families (Ft. Jamie Finn)

The Bible often talks about our role in taking care of the orphaned and widowed.

And these verses have led many people to care for children through the process of adoption.

But how else can we answer the call to help the vulnerable around us? What does that look like today and what role can we play?

Let’s be honest. It can feel scary and overwhelming to know how to help at-risk families, but this episode will help break down and address those fears so you can feel equipped to help those in need.

In this episode, Jordan talks with foster mom and executive director of Foster the Family, Jamie Finn, about how we can support at-risk children and families.

Whether you have a heart for the vulnerable or you know a foster family that you'd like to better support, tune in to learn…

• What the Bible says about taking care of at-risk children and families
• Common myths and fears about foster care vs. reality
• The impact of caring for at-risk kids
• Practical ways, other than foster parenting, to help vulnerable families
• What foster care can teach us about how to love biological families and others in general
• How the out-of-your-control nature of foster care can challenge and strengthen our faith
• The importance of self-care and boundaries when we are serving others

Ready to dig deeper? Learn more at fosterthefamily.org and safe-families.org.

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