Please pray . . .

•that therapists working with children in foster care would have the time they need to know and listen to the children

•that they would be well-equipped with everything they need to help children and families heal and thrive

•that they would not become burnt out, overwhelmed, or despairing but take care of themselves, their joy and their compassion

Please pray . . .

•that more families will adopt teens

•for weary staff who get discouraged by long hours, mounds of paperwork, and low pay because of governmental cuts to foster care

•for continued recruitment of great foster and adoptive families

Please pray for . . .

• 54,288 children in foster care

• 13,091 waiting for adoption

• 2,756 youth aging out annually

• 22,798 churches

• Isaiah – Age 10 ( Orange County Heart Gallery Website) — Isaiah, is a spunky and active 10-year-old child. He likes to engage in outdoor activities, such as soccer, running about, and playing on outdoor jungle gyms. He also loves to play games and look up dance videos on his iPad. Isaiah is a great dancer and is flexible enough to do the splits! Isaiah enjoys family oriented outings, such as going to the park or to the donut shop for a treat. He is able to keep his room neat and clean and can be helpful about the home as well. Isaiah is a child who is in need of a home where he can feel safe, secure, and loved. Isaiah would do best in a home that can provide him with the structure, stability, and unconditional love that would allow him to thrive to his fullest potential.