When Audrey and her husband, Drew first talked about fostering, she was hesitant. “I didn’t want to deal with that,” she said. “That seems really hard and too complicated.” But God had planted something in both of their hearts years earlier—a deep compassion for children in hard places.

“There are moments as a single parent that’s a challenge . . . and doing anything as one person,” Ashley shared. “But God has brought us here so far . . . every step of our lives, He has led us to where we should be.”

When Evan first entered our care, he was placed in a separate home from his sister because that was the only space available at the time. Even though they were taken from a dangerous environment and placed in safe homes, it was still difficult for Evan to be apart from Emma.

From our current Lifeprints magazine, a note from our President/CEO, Rod Marshall.

Four churches across the state share about their VBS this summer and how their kids learned about, and were able to support, children served through ABCH.

You have most likely considered the power of prayer in your life. We know that without prayer and the power of God throughout our ministry, the miracles we see would not be possible. Read about two of those miracles here.

From our current Lifeprints magazine, a note from our President/CEO, Rod Marshall.

From our current Lifeprints magazine, a note from our President/CEO, Rod Marshall.

In the midst of a chaotic year, your generosity provided stability for the children and families in our care.

For Mike and Lindsey and Sarah and Landon, God brought two families together who had each experienced hurts of their own, and who each found hope, healing, and a new sense of family during their foster care journey.

Former Family Care mom, Stephanie, shares of her experience living in our Gardendale home and an update on life now.

A note from our President/CEO Rod Marshall on how the hope of the Gospel impacts children, and sometimes entire families, in our care.

From their annual food pounding to helping at Christmas, the Cherokee Baptist Association has faithfully helped us serve children and families in the Oxford area for years.

We were able to talk recently with our Dothan House Parents about their experiences and ways we can be praying for them and the children in their care.

From our current Lifeprints magazine, a note from our President/CEO, Rod Marshall.

Teens in our care in Dothan were able to participate in a few service projects. These projects not only impacted others in their community, but it impacted our kids as well!

Joey and Jamie have been married for 19 years and have three daughters. They enjoy doing life together and giving back to others. One of those ways of giving back is through providing monthly support to our children and families as Hero Partners.

From our current Lifeprints magazine, a note from our President/CEO, Rod Marshall.

In the last two and a half years, the Rushing family has welcomed ten children into their home through foster care. They have been amazed at God’s work in their lives and in the lives of kids in their care.

Some of our house parents share how life on campus looked during our stay-at-home season this Spring.