Dave Cook

When Foster Care Works

July 28, 2018August 13, 2018 by Dave Cook, posted in Dave, Foster Care

I was asked to write about Jay’s story this week. This is another post about a kid leaving my home; my last was about a disruption and how that change ended up being positive. So sorry not sorry to keep writing about kids leaving-I’ll do my best to change the subject for next time. Most … Continue reading When Foster Care Works

Benny’s Story

July 7, 2018October 2, 2018 by Dave Cook, posted in Dave, Foster Care

Names are changed to protect the confidentiality of the children. As I’m writing this, I’m sitting on my deck drinking some coffee, encouraging the dog to “get that squirrel,” and getting ready to head to church. I just finished my Bible reading for the day (I’m telling you all this so you’ll know just how … Continue reading Benny’s Story

Why the Hell Do I Do This Crap?

June 23, 2018October 2, 2018 by Dave Cook, posted in Dave, Foster Care

By Dave Cook I suppose the title may be a little abrasive and perhaps more clickbaity than I intended, and, for that, I apologize. But truth be told, there is a lot of crap involved with the foster care system. And there are a lot of reasons for all that crap. But that is all […]