We asked our foster families for their recommendations for the best splash pads in and around San Antonio, and this is what they said. From free community gems to special needs-friendly destinations, these spots will keep your kiddos cool and happy all summer long.
At our San Antonio foster care agency, we've compiled a comprehensive Recommended Resources page filled with suggestions specifically designed for foster and adoptive families, but applicable to all families. Here are four outstanding resources that have been making a significant impact in our community.
Pray for our foster families. Pray that more answer the call to make disciples of orphans. Pray boldly that every child finds a safe, loving home where they can hear the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Pray for biological families to succeed in their court-mandated services so they can be reunified. Pray for a legal system that prioritizes the well-being of children.
Children in foster care often come from traumatic backgrounds. At 1HOPE for Kids, we believe that building trust through connection leads to healing relationships. That's why we've partnered with equine-assisted therapy (EAT) providers to support our foster kids in the San Antonio area.
EAT is a unique form of therapy that builds patient connection and trust through its treatment program with horses. We're proud to partner with three organizations offering EAT ...
During 2016, Americans spent $658 billion dollars in retail stores and the numbers are expected to grow in the coming years. Our culture is so focused on money: spending money, managing money, making money, and saving money. There is a bank (sometimes two) on every corner and advertisements on billboards claim low interest rates or debt consolidation while the next billboard down promises a “great deal” on whatever the newest, coolest gadget is.
Praying without ceasing, that’s how we strive to live at 4KIDS. An appeals process is taking a long time; we pray. A child is struggling in their new home; we pray. Visits with the bio family cause mixed emotions in a child; we pray. CPS is coming to a family’s home to do a random inspection; we pray.
What are your giants? The things that make you tremble in fear as you stand before them—no matter how many times you’ve overcome them before. Maybe your giant is fear of failure or fear of rejection. Maybe it’s something more tangible like the fear of losing a loved one or not making enough money to support your family.
In the last few months there have been numerous natural disasters and tragedies around the world and it seems as if a tide of hate and fear is rising. As Christians we live with the knowledge and peace that Jesus will come back one day and make all things right and new, but for now we have to live on this broken earth where it can be so difficult to trust in the Lord and to persevere.
The world of foster care is often heartbreaking and emotional; children’s lives are turned upside down though no fault of their own, and they experience more trauma and fear than we could imagine. Paperwork, appeals, and strangers rule the lives of these children, as they are removed from their families and comfort zones.
