Taylor’s Story: The Complex Emotions of Adoption from a Child’s Perspective
Taylor fidgets nervously in a recliner in the living room. She’s pinching the tips of her fingers one-by-one, but her mind is elsewhere. Today is a day she has been eagerly anticipating, as her foster family, John and Macy Garcia, invited their extended family over for a big announcement. Macy […]
The Realities of Adoption Through Foster Care: A Candid Look
At Good Shepherd, we believe foster parents and families are doing God’s work. They step in when children are vulnerable and dependent, and provide a beautifully personal safety net in the form of a caring and nurturing home. Our team often hears from caring families who want to open their […]
Good Shepherd Board Profile: Greg Schafer
We are blessed to welcome one of our newest Board members, Greg Schafer, to the Good Shepherd family. Mr. Schafer – who works as a Vice President of Market Access at Guardant Health – told us felt a true calling to Good Shepherd’s mission. “I chose to be part of […]
A Season of Anticipation
Right now, the Catholic world is in the midst of Advent. It’s a time of reflection, but also of anticipation as we prepare our hearts for the celebration of the Nativity. It reminds me of the many people Good Shepherd serves who spend a significant amount of time in anticipation, […]