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Singles Can be Foster Parents
Erin's story proves the point. Unlike most foster parents who are married and often have children of their own, Erin is single. Yet this did not stop Erin from becoming a foster parent and caring for children in crisis. To her surprise, Amber arrived at Erin’s home...
Looking Back and Looking Forward
WOW, 2019 HAS BEEN QUITE THE SPECTACULAR YEAR FOR A DOOR OF HOPE! We want to reach out to thank each and every one of you who helped us; whether that was donating your time and efforts to spreading the word, partnering with us, donating to our cause, or becoming one...
So, What Happens Now?
It's the Holiday Season, which means everyone is asking for donations. Perhaps you have already made a donation to A Door of Hope or even become a monthly donor to A Door of Hope. Maybe you're still trying to decide. So, what happens after you donate and what do you...
Why we need more “Carrie’s” for the “JoJo’s”
It’s tough being a foster parent. In this compelling short film, you get a glimpse of the challenges that Carrie faced, such as caring for an emotionally distraught child, supervising visitation from JoJo’s daddy, and simply trying to bring a sense of “normal” in...
Did you see what happened??
Watch this video. We implore you… watch it. This is one of the most powerful videos we've ever created, and it's based on a true story. Did you see what happened?? If you watch this video, at 4:34?, a change begins to happen. It’s when the church community does...
It Takes The Church
The foster care system is broken. Right now, in Tampa Bay alone, there are more foster children than there are foster homes. These children, who were removed from their homes because of abuse, neglect, or abandonment have little to no hope. They end up cramming into...
Be A Blessing
We are so thankful for Elizabeth and her family for being a blessing to A Door of Hope! We just had a big surprise this week when we learned that Elizabeth raised $1,850.07 for A Door of Hope by selling 146 of her custom “Be a Blessing” t-shirts via social media.This...
Vanessa’s Rescue
This is Vanessa. She and her four siblings were bouncing from home to home in foster care. Finally they ended up in a Christian home where she and her siblings found their permanent family.This story is ever so powerful and exemplifies Christ's love and the impact we...
150 Homes
Celebrate with us! We just reached 150 active foster homes by God’s grace and blessing! This is an incredible milestone for A Door of Hope staff, foster families (old and new), donors, churches, volunteers, followers, and prayer partners. In August 2018 we celebrated...
A Couple’s Story: The Blessings of Foster Care
As told by Joel & Kristi Vincente I think for me, I have not fully realized and am continuing to learn how the brokenness we see in our foster children, as well as in their siblings and parents, reflects my family’s own brokenness. That’s a hard reality for...
