How to help friends who are fostering or adopting

How do you help a family who is adopting or fostering?  We all may not adopt or foster, BUT we can support and serve those who do!

1.  MEALS
If you have a new child, you KNOW how helpful it was when people brought meals after arriving home from the hospital.  Do the same thing for a family that is adopting or fostering.

2.  LAWN CARE
Do what you can to help take burdens away as the family bonds with the child.  Mow the law, rake leaves, run errands for them, etc.

3.  GET CERTIFIED TO BABYSIT
Children who have not been legally adopted yet will need babysitters with special certification.  Apply for clearances!  In the early stages, it may be as simple as sitting there after the children are in bed.

4.  PRAY
These families are standing on the frontline in a spiritual battle for vulnerable children.  Pray for them and these precious children!

5.  DELIVER CARE PACKAGES
Diapers, wipes, gift cards...the needs will be ongoing.

6.  INVITE THEM OVER
Once the family has had time to bond, invite them to play dates, family meals, etc.