We've all heard that "it takes a village to raise a child." And, that may never be more true than when that child is involved in the foster care system. These children come with unique backgrounds and needs that make caring for them a large task. A foster family, in addition to the responsibilities involved in caring for any child, must also meet with case-workers, make visits to biological families, attend court on behalf of the child, and more.
Many friends of Spero have been and still are families that have welcomed foster children into their home. We've been in awe of the joys, the spiritual growth, and the life-change that mark these families. But, we've also been made keenly aware of the struggles involved.
So, here's our challenge: if you're in the village of a family with a foster child, act like the village!
Offer help and support to those ministering to children in need. Becoming an adoptive or foster family isn't what the Lord is calling everyone to do, but caring for orphans is a Biblical mandate that none of us can ignore. So, take a look around: your neighborhood, your small group, your church…is there someone in your 'village' that's serving in this way? Care for orphans by caring for them!
The next few posts will help you know some ways you can support them. We Americans aren't always great at asking for help, so Spero is going to ask for them! We've polled our friends and have come up with some simple ways to help.
Simple Idea for Serving #2: Have a mow-down!
Cheesy title aside, it's a pretty helpful thing to do! Give the family you know the gift of extra time to spend with each other. Just offer to take an afternoon and do their lawn care routine for them. Consider making it a family affair by having your children help in age-appropriate ways. It's a great way to teach the value of serving!
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