Ana had her son when she was in high school, and was still in foster care herself. For the last two years, a Together for Good host family has been a cornerstone in Ana’s life, providing monthly respite hostings for her son, Andrew, allowing Ana to work part-time and focus on graduating high school. Ana is determined and capable, and an incredible mother to Andrew. However, the stability that Ana has had the last few years was recently upended when she found out she was p

Ten days after she gave birth to Jeremiah, Kiera experienced a significant mental health crisis.

Seven months ago, TFG host parents Parker and Dominque Mullenbach were paired with two sisters, Kaelah* and Savanna*. The Mullenbachs typically host Kaelah and Savanna monthly to give their mom, Teagan*, a break. Teagan is only 21 and is caring for her two young daughters as well as several of her own siblings.

It seems like everywhere you turn in the month of February, there is a little note, marketing quip, or sign about how to show someone they are loved. This past month at Together for Good, volunteers set the bar when it comes to showing vulnerable families that they are seen, known, and loved. In fact, on Valentine’s Day, a host family went above and beyond to help a participant mom who had suddenly become sick with the flu.

After a two-year court battle, Allen finally received custody of his 5-year-old son, Bryce*. Bryce was able to move in with his father, leaving a harmful living situation involving severe neglect.

As Jen drove home that night, she reflected on the day. Three crisis calls in the span of only 6 hours, drastically different needs, all urgent, all important, and all met. Jen knew that Jesus was not surprised by any of these calls, and He had already been moving in the hearts of TFG host families to show these new participant moms and their children that they are seen, known, and loved by their Heavenly Father.

Kenzie was expecting twins and had been admitted to the hospital the day before due to complications with her pregnancy. Kenzie and the social worker had just finished a conversation with Kenzie’s OB-GYN, who strongly recommended that Kenzie stay in the hospital on bed rest for the remainder of her pregnancy to protect her health and that of her babies. The problem? Kenzie had nowhere for her six-year-old daughter to stay for ten weeks

Alicia* desperately wanted to get clean. She knew she needed to escape the hold that addiction had on her life, so she called a treatment program. The program coordinator told Alicia that they had an opening in their program and would love to offer it to her.

Brooklyn* saw the two pink lines on the pregnancy test, and didn’t know what to do. How was she supposed to parent as a single mom without any support?

Kalena bravely chose to leave an abusive relationship. She fled from Chicago to Minneapolis carrying only a single suitcase and her three-year-old daughter, Vanessa. When Kalena arrived in Minnesota, she knew no one and had no idea where to go. Miraculously, Kalena was connected to Together for Good.

When Together for Good began in Iowa in 2022, Kurt and Heather Moyer were among the first to volunteer as a host family. Over the past three years, Kurt and Heather have hosted 94 times, which amounts to 144 days!

When Norah was kicked out of her home by her boyfriend with her four young children, she was desperate. She had no one to turn to but knew that she didn't want her children to sleep on the streets, so she called Child Protective Services (CPS).

Families quickly came around, Allison; it was their support that allowed her to keep her job.

With Xander needing a special host family who was able to keep up with his energy, it began taking a little longer than expected to find the right fit. In the meantime, Londyn was matched with a parent advocate, Debbie.