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The Voice That Stays
The Story Behind the Voice.
Both of my children were adopted out of the foster care system. Their biological father passed away, and their mother lost her parental rights. Like so many children in foster care, they don’t have much (most have nothing) from their early years. No photo albums. No voice messages. No familiar sounds from the world they came from.
That kind of loss leaves a mark.
When my grandmother passed away, I found a short recording of her voice. I took it to Build-A-Bear and had it placed in a teddy bear, one for me and one for my mom. That bear has brought so much comfort on days when my grief takes over and I miss her most. It reminded me of how powerful one voice can be.
That’s where The Voice That Stays began.
I believe every child deserves to feel known, remembered, and safe, even in transition. A simple recording in a stuffed bear might not fix the trauma, but it can carry hope, comfort, and something familiar.
Whether the voice is from a bio parent (when appropriate), a family member, or a sponsor—they need to hear someone say:
“You matter. You are loved. You are not forgotten.”
Because some voices are too precious to forget.
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”
– John 10:27Our Mission:
In the foster care system, children often lose more than just their homes. They lose connection to the voices that once told them “I love you.”
The Voice That Stays exists to help preserve those tender connections through custom memory bears. Each bear is equipped with a recording device that plays a voice message from the child’s biological parent (when possible), providing a lasting sound of comfort, familiarity, and love.
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What We Do
Through donations and partnerships, we provide:
Build-A-Bear–style memory bears
Personalized voice recordings from biological parents (when accessible)
A simple way to give a child something tangible, comforting, and deeply personal, something that says, “You were loved. You are still known.”
Even when parental rights are lost, we believe the voice of love can stay.
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How You Can Help
This project runs entirely on donations and heart. Whether you give once or become a monthly sponsor, your generosity directly helps place a voice and hope into a child’s hands.
Every donation sponsors a bear with a voice.
Let’s remind these children: they are not forgotten.
🧸 $50 = 1 Recordable Bear
📦 $100 = Bear + Care Package
🌟 Any amount helps us reach more kids in crisis.
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Why It Matters
These bears are more than toys.
They’re a tool for healing. A way to preserve memory. A way to bridge the gap between trauma and tenderness.
And they remind each child that while people may fail them, God never does. His voice still speaks. He still calls them by name.
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Want to learn more, partner with us, or request bears for a foster agency?
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