This summer, we had the joy of gathering foster and adoptive families from our network for our annual respite retreat, a time set apart for rest, reconnection, and renewal. Families came together to slow down, breathe, and be refreshed after a demanding year.Parents were supported through guided sessions focused on strengthening marriage and family relationships by learning to understand and meet one another’s needs. At the same time, children and youth took part in meaningful programs that helped them name their emotions, practice gratitude, and speak with respect.Throughout the retreat, families shared in activities that honored both the highs and lows of the past year, including a simple but powerful moment of writing letters of thanks. With moments of care, laughter, and togetherness woven throughout the weekend, it became a space of healing and joy, one that we look forward to returning to again next year.