Should You Adopt Your Foster Children?
Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast! In this episode, I ask the question posed by many in the foster care system: should I adopt my foster kids? How will I know if that is what God is calling me to do? Or… what if He says no? I share statistics, information, but also share my personal experience where God told our family “no” to an adoption and I was not expecting it. As I like to say, in this calling you must “love fiercely and hold loosely.” In this calling, you have to be prepared for the unexpected, various outcomes, unknown possibilities and know God is with you every step of the way. Prayer is crucial, as well as unity in your marriage, and your support systems. Hopefully, through this episode, you are better equipped to face those situations… Here are a few takeaways: Statistics show that 400,000 children enter foster care annually.Adoption through foster care is often unpredictable.Foster parents must guard their hearts due to impermanence.Congruent planning can put pressure on foster parents.Unity in marriage is crucial for decision-making.Children in the home should be a top consideration.Not every foster child is meant to be adopted.Peace in decision-making is a sign of God's will.Listening to your body's stress signals is important.You can email me your questions about adoption and foster care at somercolbert@gmail.com. I'd love to connect with you on Instagram or send you my monthly newsletter with free resources and first access to episodes and more!