On Jon and Tara Bigler's wall sits a full picture frame of kids of all ages and backgrounds. This collage includes all of the kids they’ve welcomed into their home for varying amounts of time. Ranging from newborn babies to older teenagers, Jon and Tara have fostered and cared for a total of 16 children in their home! About 6 years ago, they prepared to welcome twin girls. They baked cookies, washed bedding and made beds, ran to Target to get them their own stuffed animal, everything they could think of to provide comfort for the girls who had just been through a very difficult day. The twins never left the Bigler’s home, after four and a half years, they were officially adopted and a part of the Bigler family. The Biglers’ hearts extend even beyond those 16 kids. For four years, they lived in-house and served as “home parents” in a residential youth treatment center. In total, Jon and Tara have cared for 108 kids. Jon and Tara do not pretend that being foster parents is easy, but the positive parts of it have been more rewarding than they could have ever expected. It gives them a higher purpose and meaning to their lives, knowing they are making a difference by simply being a loving heart for someone who needs it. Research has shown that traffickers target children with increased vulnerabilities (NCOSE). These vulnerabilities may include a history of running away, childhood sexual abuse, significant substance abuse issues, or living with someone with significant substance abuse issues, and more. Many children in the U.S. foster care system identify with one or more of these situations. We invite you to read the inspiring full story of the Bigler family, including a reunion with one of their foster daughters, ways to get involved, and more, on our blog. (See link in bio!)
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