ChrisDec 20, 20212 minHUGE AnnouncementHello Everyone! Chris here. Just wanted to share some big news with you as it pertains to F/A Brotherhood. A little over 3 years ago, I...
ChrisNov 20, 20212 minHappy National Adoption DayHey Guys! As many of you know, November is National Adoption Awareness Month. But today we wanted to take a moment to wish you Happy...
ChrisAug 25, 20213 minWhen the System SucksNo doubt, the foster care system could definitely use some tweaking, possibly a full-on overhaul. That may be something a majority of us...
ChrisJul 29, 20212 minDad of the Month - July 2021It's that time again! Time to celebrate one of the dad's in our group is loving their kids even when it's hard. Working hard to support...
ChrisJul 16, 20213 minConfession TimeHey Guys! This week's blog post is a hard one to write...just going to be honest. But it needs to be said. I'm writing this week's post...
ChrisJul 10, 20212 minLessons From a Children's BookLast night I read a book to my kids. My wife has an affection with our public library and we get new books constantly. The book I read to...
ChrisJun 29, 20211 minDad of the Month - June 2021It's that time again...Time for the Dad of the Month. This month's Dad of the Month is YOU! Yes, you! No - this is not a cop out. It's...
ChrisJun 24, 20212 minOde to F/A DadsA few weeks ago, someone in the group said in our group that they feel as though Mother's Day lasts a couple days, while Father's Day...
ChrisJun 8, 20212 minThe Power of PresenceOne of my fondest memories of growing up was that my parents (yes, dad included) came to every baseball game, soccer match, track meet,...
ChrisJun 3, 20212 minIt's Not YouI've said it before and I'll say it again, parenting is tough. Parenting kids from tough places is tougher. As guys, we tend to get our...
ChrisMay 25, 20212 minDad of the Month - May 2021Hey Everyone! It's that time....time to see who is Dad of the Month for May 2021. I'm proud to share with you that May's Dad of the Month...
ChrisMay 18, 20211 minHow to Support Other Foster FamiliesMay is Foster Care Awareness Month and you may have no idea what to do. Others may not either and that is OK. We want to give you...
ChrisMay 11, 20212 minThe Importance of Daddy DatesDaddy Dates. Are they needed? Are they wanted? The answer to both of these questions is a resounding "YES!" But why are they important?...
ChrisMay 4, 20212 minFoster Care Awareness MonthHey Guys! Hope you're having a great start to your week! May is Foster Care Awareness Month and we don't want to shy away from that. This...
ChrisApr 20, 20212 minThe Pain of "Losing" a ChildLet's set the stage. You've had your son or daughter for over a year and a bio family member gets their act together and is granted...
ChrisApr 13, 20211 minWhat Does Love Look Like for Dads?Love. It's a word thrown around with so many different connotations these days. Love looks different, feels different, and is different...
ChrisApr 6, 20213 minThe Power of "Yes"I don't have enough fingers and toes to count how many times I tell my kids "no" a day. Am I a bad dad? I don't believe so...but maybe...
ChrisMar 30, 20212 minDad of the Month - March 2021Hey guys! Another month about to end and another dad to celebrate. Please join me in celebrating March's Dad of the Month - Rob Declerq!...
ChrisMar 23, 20213 minWhy Did They Take My Kid Away?!?!Foster care and adoption can be a windy road for sure. You give your whole self to a child for a short or long period of time, and if you...
ChrisMar 16, 20212 minWhy Foster Care & Adoption Is Hard For DadsCan I be real for a second? Parenting is hard enough. Add the layers of foster care and adoption into it, and typically it sends us over...