Summary
How can a family find blessings beyond foster care? In this conversation, Candace Nassar and Ashlee Carroll, a children’s author of We Are a Foster Family and foster parent, discuss the importance of foster care. They also talk about the role of organizations like Foster Village in Austin, Texas, which support families, and the need for community involvement. Ashlee says, “As we lean in and pray to Him and spend time with Him, we start to see and conform to His plan and His purpose for our life, less of what we want and our flesh desires and more of what He wants. So although, yes, it’s messy and hard, I’ve seen tenfold the blessings that have come and the fruit that has come from our obedience.” Listen to this heart-felt conversation, emphasizing the significance of prayer and trust in God when considering foster care, and how these experiences can lead to profound blessings and life changes for both foster families and children.
Takeaways
Foster care is essential in a broken world.
Organizations like Foster Village provide crucial support.
Prayer is the foundation for making decisions about foster care.
Community involvement is vital for addressing the foster care crisis.
Foster care can change the lives of both children and families.
It’s important to advocate for vulnerable children and families.
Fear should not prevent us from helping others in need.
Building relationships with foster families strengthens the community.
God’s plan is always better than our own.
Foster care experiences can teach compassion and service to our children.
titles
Fostering Hope: The Importance of Community Support
Navigating the Foster Care System: Insights and Experiences
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Foster Care Advocacy
04:24
Understanding Foster Village and Its Mission
06:59
The Need for Foster Care
09:35
God’s Heart for Orphans and Widows
10:53
Personal Journey into Foster Care
10:53
God’s Heart for Foster Care
13:13
Getting Involved: The CASA Experience
