Hi, I’m Willow Brooke!

A girl standing next to her little brother.

By Willow – Former Foster Child I am five years old. I want to tell you a story about how God answered my prayer. When I was two years old, I was still in foster care, waiting to be adopted. I asked my momma if I could have a baby brother. Momma told me, “Let’s…

A New Colorado Bill Impacts Convicted Moms

Childcare has been a service provided by New Horizons from our beginning. Childcare, and specifically foster care, is important because it meets a crucial need for children and their families caused by trauma and brokenness.

Caring for Mallory — Child of an Incarcerated Mother

We are Austin and Cara Weaver, and we have the privilege of taking care of Mallory. Her mother is incarcerated, and she has chosen to be a part of our program here. Fostering is so important to us because Mallory was in a situation out of her control. Our goal for foster care is to…

Andrew and Christina – Foster Parents

We asked Andrew and Christina Stoltzfus the following questions to gain some insight into their foster care journey. 1. How many years have you been foster parents and how many foster children have been through your home?      We have been foster parents for seven years and have taken care of nine children. We…

Twins Born to an Incarcerated Mother

Hi! We are Marques and Marsalles, and we are twins! Our mom is currently in prison, but we are excited to be here, and we love our new foster family. Every week, we get to see our mom in prison, and we can’t wait till she can take care of us. Please pray for our…

Azaria is Born

Azaria is a tiny, beautiful baby girl who was recently born to an incarcerated woman. Her arrival into the world was bittersweet, as her mother was unable to care for her due to her incarceration. Azaria was placed with a foster family from New Horizons, who are excited to provide her with the nurturing care…

Hi, I’m Mallory!

When I was born, my mother was incarcerated, and she didn’t have anyone who was able to care for me. She chose to put me in the care of a New Horizons foster family, and I was welcomed into a family with two other kiddos and a wonderful mom and dad. I just turned one…

Update on How Child Care Helps Children Born to Incarcerated Mothers

New Horizons Child Care program provides one-on-one care for children in the early stages of their lives until their moms are released. In most cases, the care is given by nannies who are part of a household, with several children in each home. It is well documented that early childhood experiences play a critical role…

Serenity is Born

Serenity’s mother found herself in a situation no mother would want to find herself in — imprisoned while pregnant. Her options were limited, but God had not forgotten her. She was connected to doulas here at NHM who helped her with the birth of her child. We offered a home for Serenity, weekly visits, and…

Why caring for children is important

“May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.” Psalms 33:22 Every child should live with hope for their future, knowing that they are loved and safe. By providing care for children in crisis situations, children’s futures will be changed, and generations to come will feel the effects.…