Calling All Community Members
“I’m sorry, but I can’t help with this,” a woman shared upon hearing Every Child’s announcement for folks to learn more about foster care. She […]
Life to the Fullest
“This past Sunday morning I answered my phone at 3 am, after hearing it ring our landline and then start on my cell phone. It […]
I know this incredible woman.
I know this incredible woman. She is fostering 4 beautiful children. One day, as I watched how she balanced 4 different emotions, 4 different needs, […]
Rising Above the Words
They said I wouldn’t amount to anything. They said my future wasn’t bright. They said I wouldn’t graduate high school. They said I wasn’t worth […]
Girl Scouts Impacting Children in Care
The Deschutes County Girls Scout Troupe had their hands and hearts full with helping children in care! The girls ended up packing 42 boxes for […]
With the Miss Oregon Scholarship Program in Seaside
The Every Child team had a wonderful time in Seaside, Oregon! They were able to spend time with the incredible young women and staff of […]
Above and Beyond.
“I sat in a meeting at the Yamhill County DHS and wiped away tears as I listened to caseworkers share how they are planning a […]
Dear Biological Mom
Dear Biological Mom of Our Foster Daughter, Neither of us would have chosen to have our lives collide this way. The first time I met […]
Interview with a Foster Mom
What made you decide to become a foster parent? When we began going to a new church we met many incredible individuals who were fostering […]
Through it Together
“The day I was removed from my home is a day I will never forget. I remember getting out of the police car and walking […]