During March 6–7, foster parents:

• worked with psychologists and talked about things there is often not enough time to discuss in everyday life;

• played group games that helped them relax and rediscover the simple joy of connection;

• participated in stretching sessions to help their bodies recover from daily stress;

• some went to a movie theater and watched a film — for the first time in a long while;

• stayed in a hotel and had the opportunity to enjoy meals at a restaurant without rushing or trying to solve dozens of tasks at the same time.

After each such meeting, parents leave with renewed support, strength, and the feeling that they are not alone.

The charitable foundation “Orphans Future” held another retreat meeting for foster parents. These two days were dedicated not to reports or problems, but to the parents themselves — people who every day take on the responsibility of caring for children who have gone through difficult life experiences.

There was also one especially warm moment.

The head of the foundation prepared an apple pie — a traditional charlotte — and shared it with the participants. This small gesture started a new tradition: at future meetings, each participant will be able to bring something homemade and delicious as a symbol of warmth and community.

Because it is through such small things that family traditions and trust are built.

We speak about this openly: foster parents experience burnout if they do not receive support. It is impossible to keep giving endlessly without having a place where you can restore your strength.

That is why meetings like this are not a luxury.

They are a necessity.

We sincerely thank the benefactors who support this work and believe in the strength of foster parents, the importance of supporting families, and the promotion of healthy family traditions.

Because when parents feel supported, the child feels supported too.

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