Serving God’s Children | Foster Care Awareness Month
The decision to become foster parents was not an easy one. In fact, for 5 years I was steadily explaining to the Lord why His…
The decision to become foster parents was not an easy one. In fact, for 5 years I was steadily explaining to the Lord why His…
To view the entire Bible study series for the month of May click here: Thornwell Foster Care Bible Study 2023
In Genesis 39, we read about Joseph who has been sold into slavery by his brothers, falsely accused of adultery by his bosses’ wife, thrown…
For the last five years, foster care has completely turned my life upside down. I’ve held heartbroken children, hugged grieving parents, and sat with burdened…
To view the entire Bible study series for the month of May click here: Thornwell Foster Care Bible Study 2023
Growing up, someone very close to me was uprooted from her home and placed in foster care. This pre-teen girl experienced a traumatic event and…
At Thornwell I have served as a Teaching Parent in our A.R.C. Residential program and currently as Coordinator of Ministry and Recreation. In both roles,…
As a social worker, I have worked with children and families for many years. I see tremendous value in focusing efforts on prevention. Once abuse happens,…
One of my first jobs in this field was as a Child Protection Investigator with my local Sheriff’s Office. Our division was tasked with investigating…