Why is Adoptive Parenting in the Teen Years So Hard?
Every week without fail, I meet an adoptive family reaching out for help with their teenager. “They were such a great kid and then they turned 13 and it’s like I don’t know who they are anymore!”“My previously joyful kid is now angry, withdrawn, and doing risky things. What happened?” First, I want you to…
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Lifeline Winter 2025
Facing the Challenges of the Shutdown and Budget Cuts — A Letter from the CEO
Over the past few weeks, many of you have asked, “How is Circle of Care doing with the government shutdowns and statewide budget cuts?” We are grateful you care enough to ask, and we want to answer with the transparency our 108-year legacy has always been built on.
The short answer is: we’ve taken a hit. And the longer answer is: we’re still standing, still serving, and still committed to the mission God has entrusted to us.
Read MoreCircle of Care Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Flying M Ranch
Gore, OK – On Saturday, October 4, Circle of Care celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Flying M Ranch in Gore, Oklahoma, with a public event that welcomed community members, partners, and supporters to tour the ranch’s new homes and gym. The event marked a significant milestone in Circle of Care’s ongoing mission to empower…
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Life By 1K Churches
You’ve heard of death by 1000 cuts, right? Well our dream this summer is that we turn that phrase on its head. We want to partner with 1000 youth groups across the state with one goal in mind: Students helping students. We call it “Life By 1000 Churches”. Here at Circle of Care, Inc, our…
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Foster parent Melinda
Foster parent Melinda gives perspective on why her family chose to say “yes” to foster care.
Read MoreWhen Expectations Hurt: How to Let Go and Love Better
Adoption is a beautiful, redemptive journey—but it’s not a fairytale. Many parents come into it with dreams of healing, connection, and belonging. And while those things can and do happen, they rarely look like what we imagined. The truth is, unrealistic expectations can sabotage the very relationships we’re trying to build. Unrealistic Expectations Hurt More Than We Realize You might not…
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