You Belong at Radiant! Here's Why!

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Foster and adoptive moms are a rare and special breed. You play the roles of caregiver, teacher, counselor, personal chef, chauffeur and referee all within the span of one day. You so often put your needs on the back burner for the sake of the children in your care. It’s time for a reset, a rest stop on this journey of faithful obedience. Welcome to Radiant, the only women’s retreat created specifically for the equipping and restoration of foster and adoptive moms in Montana. This is a place to be seen, heard and spoken into by other women who share your hopes, fears, pains and joys. Radiant is for moms like you!

1. Connect with Other Moms Who Truly Get You.

Come surround yourself with women who have felt the joy of earning a fearful child’s trust, the pain of being rejected by an angry teenager, the ultimate bittersweetness of reunification. Here you are free to share your stories with women who will remind you that you’re not alone. Here, moms like you can feel seen and accepted for who you are. Here, you can build real friendships that can help carry you through the days ahead.

2. Embrace Your Freedom.

Radiant weekend is a truly customizable experience. The flexible schedule means you can pick and choose which events/activities to join and which to skip to take a nap. Whether you choose to settle into your room to binge Netflix or catch up with friends at a coffee shop, it’s completely up to you! This weekend is all about restoring your heart and meeting your own needs.

3. Get spoiled!

We are here to cater to you! No cooking. No cleaning. No laundry. No childcare. It’s time to indulge without guilt in whatever makes you happy! Soak in the bath instead of rushing through a 5-minute shower. Enjoy endless snacks and treats that you don’t have to hide or share. Sleep in as long as you like and take all the time you want getting ready. Then, enjoy your pick of the sessions, speakers and activities planned specifically for you.

4. Hear from the champions of the foster care world.

Who better to pour into foster and adoptive moms than the women who have walked the same road and have wisdom to share. This year, we are excited to welcome foster mom Jamie Finn, author of “Foster the Family” and nationally known advocate for Christian foster families. Find encouragement, advice and hope for your own journey in the words of a woman after God’s own heart.

5. Reconnect with Christ and renew your spirit.

Come as you are, burdens and all, and lay them down at Jesus’ feet. Here, you are safe to share and grieve with other moms who know your pain. You can find healing and comfort with our ever-present prayer team who stand ready to lift your spirit. Experience joy in releasing the weight of your daily battles and embrace God’s peace through quiet time and meditation.

6. Gain the tools to parent with confidence.

Whether you’re looking for behavior-specific training or self-care tips, our breakout groups give you the option to choose how to fill your cup. Led by the regional foster care experts you know and love, these optional sessions will equip you with the tools you need to return home and parent with confidence.

This unique retreat serves to remind mothers like you of their true identity – the radiant reflection of God’s love for His special children. Every detail, from the decorations to the lighting, the speakers to the food, is planned and prepared in advance for one purpose – to restore and refresh you as you walk forward in your calling.

Register for Radiant

Join us for a weekend of spiritual encouragement, fun experiences and new friends!

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