Right now… Kids are dreaming of what gifts await under the tree. Expectant mothers are looking at their growing bellies with wonder. Our staff and the families we serve are thinking of the moment when daily life will pause and they’ll enjoy some down time. The entire Christian world is eagerly waiting […]
Thanksgiving: A Pause for the Many Blessings in Our Lives
Dear friends, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. No gifts to purchase, no fancy clothes needed. The only requirement is that you pause for a moment during this season when it seems you can actually feel time itself moving forward and think about the many blessings in your life. […]
Stephanie Vinson Brings Passion and Commitment to Recruiting Foster Families
Stephanie Vinson, Good Shepherd’s (GS) Foster Family Recruiter, is passionate about finding new families who have the love, patience, and commitment to open their hearts and homes to children who need them. There are about 13,000 children in foster care state-wide and not nearly enough foster families. The biggest issue […]
You Can Make a Difference for Children and Foster Families
Children enter foster care for many different reasons, and when they do, Good Shepherd Children & Family Services is there to support both the child and the family who welcomes them. We also rely on dedicated volunteers to want to make a positive difference in the life of a foster […]