They are raising five or more children — children with different life stories, trauma, fears, and pain that isn’t visible from the outside.

And every day, these parents keep going… so that children can finally have a safe family.

But even the strongest people get exhausted. Because this is life without weekends. Without pauses. Without the right to say, “I’m tired.”

That’s why the two-day retreat on February 6–7 for foster parents was so important — so they could exhale, restore their strength, receive support, and return home with renewed resources.

Because when parents burn out — children suffer.

And children who have already lost a family once should never have to lose one again.

For Orphans Future, this has been a monthly tradition since 2024. By supporting parents emotionally and psychologically, we help preserve family-based care.

We are grateful to psychologists Svitlana Lomovceva and Iryna Hornitska for their understanding and resilience.

Thank you to Olya Baznyk-Shchedrina and @Dyvotvorchyky — an art studio for children and adults — for the therapeutic glass painting workshop.

For comfort and hospitality, we thank our long-term partners: Hotel Ternopil and Restaurant Panorama.

Join us in supporting foster families, so more children can find their families.

The cost of each two days retreat with all inclusive is $1,000.00 USD for 12-14 persons.

#childrensrights #fosterfamily #support

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