Did you know that March is National Social Work Month? Here at TFI, we are so grateful for the men and women who selflessly commit to supporting the foster care community each and every day as agency and foster care workers, even when it’s hard. If you are a foster parent, we recently shared a post over on Facebook and Instagram inviting you to share what you appreciate most about your caseworker. I encourage you to join us in expressing gratitude for foster care workers this month (and beyond)!
In honor of this month, we wanted to compile a few of the resources we’ve shared over the years that relate to the experience of foster care workers. Whether it’s a story, an article, or an encouragement, our hope is that these resources help solidify your own respect, compassion, and support for workers, who are crucial to the foster care community.
The role of agency workers can be challenging as they juggle the demands of heavy caseloads and long hours. Workers often feel the physical and emotional strain that comes from caring deeply for the people they serve. Seeing trauma and navigating hard decisions takes its toll—a toll that isn’t meant to be carried alone. Yet, they’re often seen as the “bad guy,” and handle the brunt of frustrations and anger from foster parents and birth parents.
For those of us that have interactions with agency workers, we have an important role to play. We cannot be another “challenging” part of their day. We need to be encouraging, full of hope, and most importantly, a reflection of Jesus.
Here are 5 resources to help you support foster care workers:
Our mission is to see people everywhere support the foster care community and experience Jesus together. We do that by equipping people just like you to launch and lead a thriving foster care ministry right in your area. Ultimately, to bridge the gap between local churches and agencies. Learn more >>
