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FREE Parenting Tender Hearts Pilot Classes — Come Learn & Help Us Grow! ❤️ We’ve Been Building Something Special—Now We Need You. Two live Zoom options • 6 weeks • Only 12 spots per class • Register by October 3 We’ve been working on something really special at TruLight127, and now we need people willing to help us take the next step. Through Project REACH, we have been thoughtfully updating our Parenting Tender Hearts curriculum while holding onto the strong foundation tha

There is something both beautiful and terrifying about an emergency foster care placement. The phone rings. A child needs a home. The details are limited. You don't know their history. You don't know what they have experienced. You don't know how long they will stay or what tomorrow will bring. All you know is that a child needs someone to say, "Yes." For many families, that's exactly where fear steps in. "What if we're not ready?" "What if we don't know what to do?" "What if

By Sondra Ajasin One of the biggest misconceptions about Child Protective Services (CPS) is that they exist to fix families. They don't. CPS exists to protect children when concerns have reached a level where the safety of a child is in question. By the time CPS becomes involved, a family is often already in crisis. Emotions are high. Relationships are strained. Trust has been broken. Children are scared. Parents feel overwhelmed, judged, and sometimes hopeless. I've spent ye

There are moments in my life where I can feel the weight of every role I carry all at once. I’m a mom—both by birth and by adoption. I’m raising seven children, with five still at home. I’m navigating the unique needs of two of my children having special needs, Autism, FAS, Anxiety, ADHD and walking through the daily challenges that can come with it. Our home is full of energy, structure, patience, and grace on repeat. I’m also a wife to an incredible husband, watching our fa

Welcoming a child into your home through adoption is a profound journey filled with love, hope, and new beginnings. Yet, it also comes with unique challenges that require understanding, patience, and support. As we walk this path together, it’s vital to recognize the importance of providing adoptive families with the essential resources they need to thrive. These resources empower families to nurture healing, build strong bonds, and create lasting memories. Adoption is not ju

Every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can grow, learn, and thrive. Yet, many vulnerable children and families face challenges that require more than just hope—they need action, support, and dedicated care. That is where children's support initiatives come into play, offering a lifeline to those who need it most. Today, I want to share with you the vital role that child advocacy programs play in these initiatives and how they help build brighter futures

Every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can grow, learn, and thrive. Yet, many vulnerable children face challenges that threaten their well-being and future. I believe that through dedicated child welfare advocacy, we can create a world where every child feels valued, protected, and empowered. Together, we can build brighter futures by supporting children, youth, and families in need. The Heart of Child Welfare Advocacy Child welfare advocacy is more tha

Opening our hearts and homes to children in need is a profound act of love. Yet, the journey of fostering is filled with both joy and challenges. It requires more than just good intentions - it demands a strong network of care, resources, and encouragement. This is where support for foster care families becomes essential. Together, we can create a nurturing environment where vulnerable children find safety, healing, and hope. Why Support for Foster Care Families Matters Foste

Every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can grow, learn, and thrive. Yet, many vulnerable children face challenges that require more than just love and care—they need specialized support to heal and flourish. Support programs for children play a vital role in providing this foundation. They offer hope, stability, and a path toward brighter futures. Today, I want to share with you the incredible benefits these programs bring and how they transform lives.