“In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, I want to thank everyone who has supported and continues to support children in foster care with their greatest gift: their time. Volunteering has the power to change lives, and I am forever grateful for the many volunteers who have chosen to give that gift to Amara, and the kids in our care.”
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We Stand in Opposition to Discrimination
Amara is an open and affirming foster care organization and values all our foster families for the love and care they provide for children. We stand in opposition to discrimination of any kind—especially discrimination that prevents prospective foster parents, including LGBTQ people, single parents, or those who practice a faith other than Christianity, from caring
Sanctuary Stories: How Hair Care Products Help Kids Feel at Home
by Sarah Wheeler – Emergency Sanctuary Program Manger, Pierce County When kids are removed from their home for their own safety, everything familiar and comfortable is suddenly gone. When they come to stay with us at the Emergency Sanctuary everything there is new and unfamiliar. So we strive to learn as quickly as possible what would
Instant Family – To See or Not to See?
Instant Family is a new film in theaters now that chronicles one couple’s journey becoming foster parents in the hopes of adopting. The film is based on director Sean Anders’ personal experience adopting three siblings from foster care with his wife. It has received a warm welcome from online reviewers and has been lauded by
Trey and Jen’s Fostering Experience
We sat down with two Amara staff who are also proud Foster Parents and part of the LGBTQ+ community. They talk about their experiences as foster parents, Amara’s participation in the 2018 Pride Parade, and advice for people in the LGBTQ+ community interested in becoming foster parents.
Voices from Foster Care: Wanderley Ceschim
As a single man, Wanderley Chesim wondered if he would be accepted as a foster parent. Now Wanderley’s family has grown to include 5 young men and he’s become convinced that all types of families are needed for kids and youth in foster care. He reflects here about his journey of foster parenting. Wanting to
Voices from Foster Care: Lisa Blackmore
“No Such Thing as Too Loved…” In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month and Mother’s Day, we are sharing the stories of seven amazing parents through foster care. These parents inspire and challenge us! We are so grateful for their dedication and love. Lisa Blackmore has been passionate about foster care since she was a
Voices from Foster Care: Katie Biron
“Walk Alongside Them…” In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month and Mother’s Day, we are sharing the stories of seven amazing parents through foster care. These parents inspire and challenge us! We are so grateful for their dedication and love. Katie Biron is a mom many times over. She is the adopted mom of two
Voices from Foster Care: Barbara Johnson
“No invitation needed…” In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month and Mother’s Day, we are sharing the stories of seven amazing parents through foster care. These parents inspire and challenge us! We are so grateful for their dedication and love. As a licensed foster parent for over 30 years who has cared for over 250