Mental health and wellness impact both the person giving care and the one receiving it. In foster and adoptive homes, it's important to create a peaceful, supportive environment for everyone involved.
We know that children's mental health can suffer when they're exposed to trauma, neglect, or substance use. But what about the mental health of the caregivers and child welfare workers? Are we giving enough attention to their self-care?
Many workplaces now offer wellness programs to support employees in high-stress roles. The same focus should be brought into the home—especially in foster and adoptive settings. Self-care isn't optional; it's essential.
To support healing and stability, we must prioritize three things at home: awareness, advocacy, and adaptation. That means recognizing mental health needs, speaking up for support, and building environments that promote wellness for both children and caregivers.
Let's have the conversation. Let's make mental health a shared priority at home.
About The Presenter
Minister Lloyda Forbes (“ML”) is a prophetic teacher, intercessor and worshipper. She is an unapologetic “Jesus-chick” – irrevocably freed from bondage and living for Christ! She has served in lay ministry for more than a decade as a licensed minister of the Gospel. Minister Lloyda also pioneers an annual women’s conference — H.I.S. Daughter –- based on John 1:11-13, which empowers women of faith in embodying their kingdom identity.
She has served faithfully on the ministerial staff of faith communities in various positions of leadership for more than 20 years where she coached and developed others. In the marketplace, Lloyda is a corporate trainer who leads workshops on workplace productivity and leadership.
As a speaker, Lloyda shares authentically and compassionately on being a woman of unshakeable faith. This encompasses her experiences as a whole-life prosperity and wellness advocate, a foster and adoptive parent, decades as a marketplace contributor, and being a life coach. She reminds us that purpose is persistent, everyone has a calling and closed doors should be knocked on. Whatever she shares, it is in a simple, bold, insightful and compassionate manner which inspires others to see, hear, understand and be restored to wholeness. Lloyda and her family reside in Montgomery County, Maryland