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Meet the Fosters

Web Admin — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 01:00:21 +0000

We invite two families to share their own unique fostering journeys and how they stepped out of their comfort zone and invited foster children into their own homes.

If you’re interested to find out more about fostering or how you can play a part in supporting vulnerable children in our society, visit 100homes.https://www.heartbeatproject.sg/

Room for More

Web Admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:14:48 +0000

“At first we were kind of nervous because we don’t really know her and we don’t know how she is going to treat us. But in the end, she is very kind and very helpful.”

As a single lady, Yew Lin had a spare room in her house. So when she was asked if she could take in 3 young girls for a few months due to a family crisis, she decided to agree. Little did she know that her act of kindness to provide respite care would make such a huge impact to the sisters.

As Yew Lin made room for the girls in her home, they too made room for her, in their hearts.

For more info about respite care: 100homes.https://www.heartbeatproject.sg/

Between Homes

Web Admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:26:35 +0000

Liza was a pregnant single mum, working night shifts to care for her family’s future. When her baby, Raisya, was born, she needed time to find a new job with regular hours and a better home environment to raise her daughter.

She knew it was impossible to handle everything on her own. So she did the bravest thing she could do.

She asked for help.

This is a story of strangers becoming family.

Watch how Faith and Luki filled the gap between homes as respite caregivers.

For more info about short term respite care, visit 100homes.https://www.heartbeatproject.sg/.

The Adventures of Caleb and Peter Rabbit

Web Admin — Fri, 21 May 2021 16:18:01 +0000

“I hope I can be friends with Aunty Lorraine, Aunty Grace and Uncle Ming Yaw forever! I am happy that I am not lonely anymore!”

Caleb is 9 years old and he lives with his foster parents Joseph, Li Ping and their family. While he enjoys the big company at home, what brings him even more joy are the friends that he has made in church.

Caleb shares excitedly how Aunty Lorraine picks him up from school and takes him out for lunch. Aunty Grace meets him for play therapy and Uncle Ming Yaw invites him for sleepovers with his children!

We often hear that it takes a village to raise a child and really, that applies to caring for a foster child too.

When Lorraine, Grace and Ming Yaw heard that Joseph and Li Ping were fostering a child, they decided to come alongside in whatever ways they could. Little did they know, their small actions would make a big difference.

Hear from Caleb how his life has changed because of the love of many.

If you are interested to find out how you can help children-in-need, join us for our next Fostering Info Session. Register at BIT.LY/100HOMES_FOSTERINGINFO or visit 100homes.https://www.heartbeatproject.sg/.

To All Foster Mums, Happy Mother’s Day

Web Admin — Sat, 08 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000

You saw it as a cause worth fighting for
It didn’t matter where they came from
What mattered was where they were headed to
The children had no home to go and so you said come
And because your stepped out of your way
They could finally find theirs.

To all Foster Mums, we honour you!

Show your love and celebrate a Foster Mum this Mother’s Day. DM us a short story about her and we will send her a surprise Mother’s Day gift over this weekend! ❤️

The Gift – Jane’s Story

Web Admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:10:06 +0000

“When I first entered the Children’s Home, I was really hopeful of getting a family who can love me. But after praying for 3 years… I just gave up all hope of being fostered.”

Over the years, nobody chose Jane. She was convinced her chance was over and had given up hope on having a family. But when Jason and Irene decided to foster her, she realised that she was not forgotten. God was answering her deepest wish and she may finally have a safe, stable and loving environment to grow up in.

Find out what happened to Jane. Did she stay on with them? Did she get along with Jason and Irene’s children? How did fostering Jane affect Jason and Irene’s own family?

For more info about fostering: 100homes.https://www.heartbeatproject.sg/

100 Homes Part 2: “Nah”

Web Admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:21:42 +0000

Many families are worried that their own children will feel neglected if they foster a child.

While this concern should not be ignored, fostering has also proven to enrich families. Like Jerome in the short film, many children grow to build strong and meaningful bonds with their foster sibling. They also mature to be kinder as they learn to share the privilege of having a home.

According to MSF, there are about 600 vulnerable children hoping to receive foster care. Will you consider opening your home to a child-in-need?

100 Homes is an initiative by the LoveSingapore network of churches to raise 100 more Christian foster families. Help us spread this message so that more children could receive the love and care of a safe family environment.

For more info, visit 100homes.https://www.heartbeatproject.sg/

Thank You, Mum

Web Admin — Wed, 06 May 2020 12:42:17 +0000

We rarely say the things that matter, to the ones who matter the most.

If you struggled with a difficult pregnancy
If you are a single mum doing your best to make ends meet
If you are a mum raising a child with special needs
On this Mother’s Day, we celebrate and honour you.

Thank you for giving so much even when you had so little
Thank you for appearing strong even when you were weak
Thank you for choosing us even when we didn’t choose you.

Ma, Mum, Mama, Mummy
You are beautiful both inside and out
You are so much more than you give yourself credit for.

We hope you know that you are seen
We hope you know that you are loved
You are the Mum we want to be some day.

Happy Mothers Day ❤࿠f;

I Say Yes

Web Admin — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 09:38:39 +0000

When Edwin & Soo became foster parents to Eileen (not her real name), they faced many unexpected challenges. It took such a toll on the family that they wondered if they had made the right decision to start this fostering relationship.

But they soon realised that the struggle of foster care wasn’t the whole story. Because as intense as the challenges were, the joy was intense too.

Watch how one family’s perseverance brought hope, healing and breakthrough not just to their foster child but also to themselves.

A Place To Call Home

Web Admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:30:30 +0000

While most newborn babies go from hospital to home, Baby Kaela had a different story.

Kaela was fostered out the same day she was born. Her biological family couldn’t care for her and given their circumstances, fostering would be the best care plan they could hope.

Her grandmother cried out to God with a desperate plea, that He would find a loving family for her granddaughter. But could a stranger ever love her granddaughter as if she was their own child?

Find out how one family changed the life of a child and be inspired on how you can make a difference too.