Real families. Real journeys. Real impact.

Our blog shares the heart of Families 4 Families—stories of hope, healing, and the everyday heroes who say “yes” to fostering. From powerful testimonies to practical insights, we invite you to see how God is working through ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

How One Family and One Church Said “Yes” to God’s Call (Part 1)

“They really know how to be the hands and feet of Jesus, don’t they?” Bekah Brouch’s young daughter shared this thought with her mom after witnessing a local church wrap their arms around her family, just as the Brouches are wrapping their arms around a little one in foster care. Since Bekah was just 12 years old, she felt a calling on her heart to be the hands and feet of Jesus through loving children in need. “I heard the

Five Years of Foster Care: The Bells’ Story

In their over five years of fostering, the Bell Family did more than provide a house for the 24 children that stayed in their home throughout those years; they also shared unconditional love that led to lasting connections. Matt and Tara Bell first considered foster care after their pastor’s daughter began her own foster care journey. Soon after, Families 4 Families Founder and CEO Wayne Naugle visited their church to speak. “We decided to go to the information session,” Tara

What Can Your ‘Yes’ Do?

“What Can Your ‘Yes’ Do?” Kenneth Aycock is passionate about a crisis in Georgia, one most people may not know exists. “I get out of bed every day because there are kids in Georgia who need me to. They need me to meet with churches. They need me to share about the foster care crisis in Northwest Georgia,” Kenneth said. Kenneth serves as the Northwest Georgia Area Director for Families 4 Families, and an important part of his job is

Becoming a Family of Eight: The Evans Family Adoption Story

Becoming a Family of Eight: The Evans’ Family Adoption Story When Tyler and Jessica Evans sat down for dinner with Wayne and Kelli Naugle eight years ago, Jessica didn’t realize their lives were about to change for the better. The Evans family had recently moved back to Georgia from Massachusetts and reconnected with their longtime friends, the Naugles. At dinner, Tyler asked about Families 4 Families and the biggest foster care needs in Georgia. “Wayne said, ‘It’s families willing to

Christian Foster Care in Georgia: Walking in Faith, Serving in Love

Christian Foster Care in Georgia: Walking in Faith, Serving in Love Foster care is a calling that extends beyond providing shelter and basic needs. For families rooted in faith, it becomes an opportunity to live out Christian values, offering children not only safety but also love, guidance, and hope. Across Georgia, many families feel led by their faith to open their homes to children who need stability and care. At Families 4 Families, we walk alongside church-going families who feel called

Foster Care in Georgia: Supporting, Celebrating, and Strengthening Families

Foster Care in Georgia: Supporting, Celebrating, and Strengthening Families Foster care plays an essential role in ensuring children across Georgia have safe, loving, and stable homes when their biological families cannot provide for their needs. For many children, foster care becomes a bridge to healing, stability, and future opportunities. For foster families, it is both a responsibility and a calling to step into the lives of vulnerable children and offer the support they desperately need. At Families 4 Families, we