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Caring for children from hard places can take a toll on even the most resilient caregivers. In How to Survive Children’s Trauma as a Caregiver, Maggie Dunn—founder of House of Providence—shares the challenges caregivers face and the habits that help her show up for her children every day. With deep experience and wisdom, she offers practical strategies to navigate the emotional weight of caregiving while maintaining your own well-being. If you're walking this road, you don’t have to do it alone. Watch now and gain tools to care for yourself as you care for them: faithbridgeu.com

?? March Live Training Courses – Reserve Your Spot! ?? Have you registered for this month’s live training sessions? We have FIVE incredible opportunities to gain valuable insights and strategies to support children in foster care and adoption. ??? ?? Upcoming Live Trainings: ?? March 11 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM EST Parenting Strategies for Children and Adolescents with Autism Led by Ashlyn Ellington, LCSW, this session will provide practical tools to help children with autism thrive. ?? March 13 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM EST Foster Care & Adoption Connection Group – A Stronger Marriage Join Nicole Barlow as we explore how faith strengthens marriage and family dynamics in foster care and adoption. ?? March 18 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM EST Parenting Through the Hard TBRI? Practitioner Lindsey Martin, LCSW, will guide us through trauma-informed parenting strategies to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. ?? March 20 | 8:00 – 9:00 PM EST All Things Hospitals & Foster Children – From a Former Hospital Social Worker Gain critical insights from Anne Keller, LCSW, on navigating hospital stays for children in care. ?? March 21 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM EST Lunch & Learn: Integrating Children in Care into Your Family Join Jon Hester, LCSW, as we discuss strategies for creating a welcoming and supportive family environment. ?? All sessions are LIVE & INTERACTIVE! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts and connect with other foster and adoptive parents. ?? Register now: faithbridgeu.com

?? New Course Launch! ?? Caring for children who have experienced trauma is a profound and meaningful journey—but it can also take a toll on caregivers. Join Maggie Dunn, founder of House of Providence, for How to Survive Children’s Trauma as a Caregiver. In this course, Maggie shares the struggles many caregivers face and the daily habits that help her be the parent her children need. ?? Gain insights, practical tools, and encouragement to sustain yourself as you care for others. ?? Available now!

?? Partner Spotlight: Olive Crest & FaithBridgeU ?? We’re thrilled to have Olive Crest as a valued partner of FaithBridgeU! They believe so strongly in the impact of FaithBridgeU that they’re encouraging their families to join and making it as accessible as possible. ?? “This course was especially beneficial. We learned new strategies, built community, and found encouragement in others walking a similar path. It even helped us realize that our foster child could benefit from occupational therapy. I highly recommend FaithBridgeU!” Through their branded FaithBridgeU site, Olive Crest families can access courses tailored to their journey in foster care—learning, growing, and finding support along the way. If you’re connected to Olive Crest, be sure to check out their exclusive FaithBridgeU resources! ??

Is Love a Commodity in Parenting? Love isn’t something to be earned—it’s a foundational need. But in parenting, especially in foster and adoptive families, love can sometimes feel transactional. Children who have experienced trauma may struggle to trust that love is unconditional. In Is Love a Commodity in Parenting?, Scott and Rochelle LePor explore how to create a secure, connected relationship where love isn’t based on behavior but on belonging. Join us as we unpack how to provide the kind of love that heals and strengthens families. Watch the course today.

?? New Course Alert! ?? Strengthening Your Marriage Strengthens Your Parenting ???????? Join Tony & Venita Mitchell as they share the lessons they’ve learned in marriage—how their individual ideas were refined and shaped over time to build a stronger relationship. A thriving marriage creates a solid foundation for parenting, and this course will help you strengthen both. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your marriage and family! ??

? New Course Alert! ? How can you celebrate Black history in your home in a meaningful way? Join Tamia Collins McGuire, an adoptive parent and adult adoptee, as she shares from personal experience the importance of educating children of color on the richness of Black history. In Celebrating Black History in Your Family, you'll learn how to: ?? Incorporate historical contributions into everyday life ?? Engage in cultural traditions and activities ?? Foster meaningful conversations with your children Don't miss this opportunity to create a home environment that honors and uplifts Black history!

?? New Course Launch! ?? Every child longs to be seen, valued, and accepted. ?? Our newest course, Building Self-Worth in Our Children, features Dr. Chinwé Williams, a therapist and consultant, who shares practical ways to foster self-worth in the children we love. Her encouragement? Healing is possible! ?? Learn simple, effective strategies that make a lasting impact. ?? Watch the video to learn more!

?Ya tenemos cursos de FaithBridgeU en Espa?ol! https://lnkd.in/eBwkSmJR Los 3 Grandes: La Rabia, La Mentira y El Robo: ?Estás lidiando con la furia, la mentira y el robo? ?Has probado todo y no sabes qué más hacer? Estos son comportamientos comunes en ni?os que han experimentado un trauma. Barb Clark, directora de capacitación de Families Rising, lo sabe de primera mano y analiza los aspectos neuroconductuales de por qué estos comportamientos son comunes y habla sobre estrategias concretas basadas en relaciones que pueden ayudar a controlar estos comportamientos frustrantes. Seguridad Tecnológica para Jóvenes Neurodiversos: ?Quién desearía que todavía estuviéramos en la edad oscura en lo que respecta a nuestros hijos y la tecnología? La seguridad tecnológica es un desafío para todos los padres, pero cuando criamos a ni?os con antecedentes de trauma y neurodiversidad, el desafío se magnifica exponencialmente. En esta sesión, Barb Clark, directora de capacitación de Families Rising, habla sobre por qué esto es un desafío mayor para nuestros ni?os y algunas estrategias para tratar de mantenerlos seguros. Lanzar a los Jóvenes Adultos de Forma Diferente: Criar a ni?os con antecedentes traumáticos requiere un tipo diferente de crianza, y no termina cuando los ni?os cumplen 18 a?os. Barb Clark, directora de capacitación de Families Rising, explora cómo ajustar las expectativas, hacer adaptaciones y preparar a los ni?os para el éxito al lanzándolos de manera que satisfagan sus necesidades únicas.

?? Learn. Grow. Thrive. ?? Join us for the 8th annual RE: Conference, where foster, adoptive, and kinship parents come together for a weekend of REAL ENCOURAGEMENT and practical tools. Taking place at Westside Family Church in Lenexa, Kansas, this two-day event offers an empowering lineup of sessions and optional pre-conference add-ons to deepen your knowledge and support system. ?? Ready to invest in your journey? Click to explore details and secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/gWKaJecC