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Thousands of those folks, hailing from dozens of countries, now live in Allegheny County. On Thu., June 20, they’ll be honored with this year’s edition of Pittsburgh’s own celebration of World Refugee Day.

Inside Indy

Foster parents Julia and Andrew Ekrich share their experiences of foster care through Bethany

Lakeshore West Michigan

In 2015 St. Francis de Sales and Grace Episcopal churches partnered together with Bethany Christian Services to sponsor the family after they made their harrowing journey to Holland, Michigan — a city of generosity planted in a land of opportunity.

The process of becoming an adoptive family takes time, like it would for any blended family. So don’t panic if the bonding between siblings is less than ideal.

Now Kalamazoo

That first year, Green estimates they gave 30 to 40 bicycles to Bethany for not only children, but also adults. In 2022 it was 92 bicycles; last year that number jumped to 123; and this year they anticipate donating 100 more.

Adoptive parents may experience anxiety when unusual behavior appears in their adopted adolescent child. But it’s common. As long as the journey is more forward than backward, you’re moving in the right direction.

There are no guarantees when raising children, and I've learned to let go of some of my expectations and love my children no matter what.

While you may be drawn to fostering to love a child, please realize some kids aren’t ready to be loved—not by a stranger.

Just because I work in foster care didn’t make it easier when strangers made comments to or about my family, but I found it helpful to have a ready response. Here are five I often used to diffuse an awkward or insensitive comment.