Braid Goes to Kindergarten
The kindergarteners at St. Paul’s School wanted to share hope with their fellow children. But how do you explain foster care to such a young audience?
The Good Dinosaur
A guest post from our friend and colleague Jamie Lee Evans, director of the Y.O.U.T.H. Training Project, reviewing Pixar’s new movie The Good Dinosaur from the perspective of a former foster youth.
Celebrating With Old Friends
It’s not every day that one gets to attend an 800th birthday party. But we got to do just that with our friends celebrating the Dominican Jubilee!
The Story of Grace
Reflections on our gathering for foster youth at Grace Cathedral last week focusing on religion and spirituality.
The Museum of Lost Childhoods
We eagerly anticipate the opening of the Foster Youth Museum exhibit at Grace Cathedral.
Planting Hope
Watching our first mentor team working on their garden together reminds Rebecca of the joys and challenges of being a mentor herself.
The 60%
How the high cost of housing in San Francisco is putting extraordinary stress on the foster care system.
Discovering Sanctuary in Parking Lot A
The scene: The parking lot of the Oakland Coliseum. Two priests, a woman in a tutu, a handful of youth, 200 hot dogs, a small charcoal grill, a cooler full of sodas, and a rainbow flag.
Allowing God to Write the Name: Cards of Hope
Great news! Our Cards of Hope program that was a great success at Christmas is being extended year-round to celebrate children’s birthdays as well!