Podcasts about foster care awareness

May is Foster Care Awareness month. This week we're giving you an inside look at the heart of this crisis. Featuring: Kim the Founder of Bridge To Independence. Connect with Bridge To Independence at www. bridgetoindependence24.com

Greg and Dan talk to Hedy Eliot and Becky Rossman about the Regional Office of Education in Peoria and Lifting Up's Foster Care event to raise awareness on the need for foster parents in the community. Call the Regional Office of Education for more information on the May 30th event.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Chris & Sammy look forward to May, which is Foster Care Awareness month, they share the number of children and youth in foster care in the United States today. As they reflect on this statistic, they share their thoughts and views on foster care. In this episode, find out what surprises Chris most about the statistic shared and how he and Sammy first were introduced to foster care. Hear how Chris and his team view every child and family they serve and the three buckets they use to determine how to best serve them, how when we learn stories of those separated from, when we see them as children of God, often deeply wounded, it changes how we approach foster care and every single person within it. Links to learn more: Learn more about Back2Back Ministries --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bethedifference/message

Jenell M. Jones M. Ed. authored and released the book, Shattered in May 2023 for Foster Care Awareness month. This conversation shares a little bit about her child, their family's journey, the struggles and her hope for more systemic change to bring healing and well being for children in care. Trauma and attachment experts share the latest information specifically related to adoptive, foster and kinship parenting. In every episode, you will find helpful insights and practical parenting tips. About the Expert Guest: Jenell M. Jones is an early education entrepreneur, currently operating multiple early learning centers, which specialize in providing high quality learning experiences to children who experience trauma in low-income areas. Her education background includes earning a bachelor's degree in business management and a master's in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on autism spectrum disorders from Arizona State University. A native of Phoenix, Jones has provided her expertise to families for the last decade and currently hosts private discussions with other foster and adoptive parents on current issues affecting the nontraditional home. Through her life experiences, passion is the source by which she governs herself to make a difference. The goal is not to be perfect but to assist others in rising through difficulties. Jones' blueprint of success can be summed up in a few statements: Be tenacious, be kind, be loving, but most of all…be forgiving. Find out more about her at JenellJones.com.

We recently spoke to Davon Woods, the founder of Foster Kids Matter, about his and his twin brother's journey across the United States. The Woods brothers are raising foster care awareness by walking in all 50 states and spreading the word about how we can all help children who are going through the foster care system. Davon spoke to us about his story, thoughts on the foster care system, and how he wants to inspire others to become more educated about the system he and his twin brother grew up in.

Jayne Amelia speaks with Dr. Noah Nash. Noah is a foster care alumnus from very early childhood, as well as an educator and creative web designer-developer who is amplifying stories, products and projects with people, for people — as he says. His portfolio includes work in international children's rights, emerging technologies, social impact and philanthropy. Noah's ethos is empowering more people to mindfully leverage technology en route to materializing the world we all wish to see. As a co-host of the Revolution of Care (ROC)  podcast (a media initiative of Peace4Kids.org a community organization which has served thousands of kids of youth in care in Los Angeles for the past 25 years), Noah broadens public perceptions of the foster care experience. Noah's joy for collective growth led to co-creating Garment Learning Studio in 2022, a digital membership for emerging fashion entrepreneurs to upskill and excel. As a longtime advocate, Noah deeply relishes relationship building to unearth new perspectives, reframe barriers, and strategically tackle challenges. His proudest accomplishments are being a loyal brother, a cool uncle and generous home cook. Oh and he loves animals!Peace4kids.orgThe Pointless Forest - a children's book honoring the foster care journeyRevolution Of Care Movement (ROCMove)and the ROCMove  podcast Extended Foster Care (California AB 12)See bonusbabies.org to know more about what we are doing and please donate to support us by making a 100% tax-deductible contribution. Yeah!IG@bonusbabiespodcastTW@BonusBabiesPodFB@BonusBabiesPodcast

For this episode, I discuss a few things about foster care. I explain why foster care can be heartbreaking, how to get involved with foster care, and why as Christians we should be especially drawn to foster care. If you are interested in helping out with foster care in Indiana in any way, please reach out to Josiah White's. They are an excellent Christian foster care organization.

Hearing the needs of Tennessee's foster children

It's May! So that means it's National Foster Care Awareness Month! Here at CASA SHaW we like to celebrate and talk about our positive impact stories. Through these stories we are able to highlight how our CASA volunteers, one step at time, truly make a difference in the lives of the abused and neglected foster children they serve. This episode contains three stories: The Wrestler, The Readers, The Nurse. Let's keep spreading the word about how we can make a positive impact in the world of foster care!

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, Andrecia Gibbs, Regional Manager at Youth Villages shares their mission to help every child reach their full potential. If you've considered becoming a foster parent this show will provide information to help you start the process. Andrecia discusses the need for foster care parents in the Memphis area, the keys to helping 36,000 children with behavioral and emotional challenges and their families each year, and the challenge to find foster homes for teens and sibling groups.

Stepping out in faith is not always easy.But when we do, we get to join in God's mission for the world. For Foster Care Awareness Month, we invited our friend Jamie Finn to share how God changed her heart and opened her up to foster care. There are so many ways we can rally around the biblical mandate to take care of the vulnerable who are in need, and we want to invite you to consider what God may be calling you to personally. Let Jamie's story inspire you to say "yes" to the thing God has put on your heart today.Related Resources:- Learn more about how you get involved by visiting the Foster the Family website.- Maybe you can't quite put into words what step of faith God wants you to take right now. Download our free resource, "A Guide to Stepping Out in Faith."- Will you make a donation to Proverbs 31 Ministries today so we can continue to help you and other women just like you know and live the Truth of God's Word? Click here to learn more. - Click here to download a transcript of this episode.We want to get to know you! Will you tell us a little bit about yourself by filling out this survey? 

The statistics on the number of children in foster care are staggering. The number of foster kids that drop out of high school is even more shocking. May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, and I am excited to welcome Camille and Nicole from Charlotte Angels to the podcast.   Foster care is a vital part of our society and can help drastically change the lives of children and families in need. There are many ways to support foster care beyond just providing foster care homes. They include providing financial assistance, offering mentorship, or simply being a friend to the children.   In this episode, Camille, the executive director of Charlotte Angels, introduces the organization and talks about her passion for helping foster care youth. Nicole, President of Charlotte Angels, shares her story of adopting her oldest son from foster care and how different his life would have been if the organization had been in his life from the start.   If you are local to Charlotte, North Carolina, be sure to stop by A Million Dreams Family Festival at Stumptown Park in Matthews on Sunday, May 21st, from 11 am - 3 pm.   www.charlotteangels.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlotteangelsnonprofit/ www.nationalangels.org  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalangels/    Please follow along with A Well + Nourished Soul podcast on your favorite listening platform and leave a rating and review of the show. If you want to dive even deeper, visit www.awellandnourishedsoul.com to join our private community.   Schedule an individual coaching session with me: https://www.awellandnourishedsoul.com/angel#book  Come connect with me on Instagram @AshleyJGeorge. I love hearing from you!

Hola! Today I'm thankful to share a great conversation with my friend Jade. Jade, is a Mexican Latina who came "out of the fog" regarding the adoption industry a few years ago, and is a fierce advocate for other fellow Transracial Adoptees. She is actively working to spread awareness regarding the Adoption and Foster Care industry. Having lived experience in both worlds makes her the ideal candidate when speaking on issues and raising a voice for current and former foster children and adoptees. Please enjoy our conversation.Instagram: @worldthrujadeLinktree with all the links: World Thru JadeI'm thankful to bring more awareness to stories like Jade's, especially this month with May being Foster Care Awareness month. I hope conversations like this one can help bring more intentionality empathy and safety around adoptee's lived experiences.If you haven't joined yet please join: The Elevating La Cultura Comunidad on facebook, where we can continue the conversations we have on the podcast.  Join our private group.And sometimes I go live spontaneously…so if you're wanting another way to connect with me and go deeper on the episodes and talks we have on podcast join the FB group.Ok amigos.There will be a new episode every Tuesday, so after you listen feel free to take a screenshot to post on IG and tag @elevatinglacultura or send me a DM. You can also comment on our YouTube video if you're watching online. I always like to hear from people and how they resonate with the stories I share. SO leave a review on apple podcasts so we can get more ears listening to these stories and we can continue elevating la cultura.Alright, enjoy the rest of the day/afternoon/evening whenever you're listening, y nos vemos next week Adios!

Did you know that May is Foster Care Awareness Month?  You may recognize today's guest, Nikki, from episode 78 of the podcast. In this episode, we get to catch up with Nikki to see how she is doing. She also educates us on what foster care is, a little bit about the foster care system, and some of her own personal experiences as a foster parent. Also, we are so excited to announce the release of Nikki's book: Help! I'm a Foster Parent. As Nikki mentions in this episode, there is such a need in our communities for fostering. If you are interested in Fostering, I hope this episode encourages you to take the steps to get more information. However, even if you aren't feeling called to Foster; I hope this episode will inspire you to help support a local foster family.  Episode Highlights: ●       Catching up with Nikki ●       The Release of Nikki's Book: Help! I'm a Foster Parent●       The Foster System ●       How become a foster parent ●       Foster Awareness Month ●       Nikki's book writing process ●       Foster the City ●       What Nikki is looking forward to  Find more on Guest:●       Nikki's Book on Amazon●       Episode 10 with Jessica ●       Episode 43 with Kate ●       Episode 78 with Nikki●       Episode 112 with Lisa ●       Foster the City ●       Nikki's Website Find More on The Commons with Karla:●       On IG @karla_osorno●       Coaching with Karla schedule free 30 minute call Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review The Commons with Karla Podcast on Apple or Spotify. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For show notes, go to karlaosorno.com/podcast.  Thanks to our Sponsor:Memory Lane Chats is the best way to record the story of your family. Knowing the story we were born into and understanding the people who came before us is powerful, beautiful, and healing. Invite your loved one to tell their stories at MemoryLaneChats.com. Stories matter and Memory Lane Chats wants to help you tell yours to future generations. 

Welcome to the latest episode of the City Rev Life Podcast! Today we have Pastor Robey Barnes and Kevin Enders, the President of 4kids, who will be discussing foster care and how the Church can make a significant impact in this area. Tune in and join the conversation!

May 1, 2023 - Foster Care Awareness Month

Thank you for joining us for Foster Care Awareness Month!! We hope SO much that this series has impacted you in a way that challenges you to move toward more understanding of children in foster care and their experiences. Everyone CAN do SOMETHING, and we want to help you identify what your something is. This final episode from Mikaila is extra long as we finish hearing about her time in care. Her and our host, Susanna, get emotional and go between sad tears and happy tears. Mikaila's voice matters and is SO transformational in understanding the THOUSANDS of children who are in care around this country. Follow us on social media at: Facebook: Least of These Carolinas Instagram: @lotcarolinas AND visit our website at www.lotcarolinas.com THANKS FOR LISTENING!

In honor of May being Foster Care Awareness month, we wanted to highlight the stories of some truly chingon dads! Aaron Banks, Chad Jackson and Ricky Wilson join Luis & Mike on the show to share their experiences as foster dads.  Each have fostered children and have even adopted some of those fosters into their families.  We talk about how and why they decided to do it, what their experiences have been like and even some things you should know if you are thinking about becoming foster parents.   If you have specific questions about the foster care experience our panelist have graciously agreed to share their emails for you to reach out to them: Aaron can be reached at aaronbbanks@gmail.com Chad can be reached at cjackpt@gmail.com Ricky can be reached at ricky.wilson@hdrinc.com   Interested in taking next steps to becoming a foster parent?  Find out more at: alliance4orphans.org

On this episode we're excited to have 2 fellow Trail Blazers and foster care alumni Dr. Joshaline Douglas, Ph.D and Angelique Salizan, MPM on the show to discuss National Foster Care Awareness Month and education.

We've got a super loaded episode this week. Jon and Jared first explore the last week of our Heaven series. Are you trusting the One who has made a place for us? Then in honor of Foster Care Awareness month, the one and only Kirsten McGowen joins the show. She challenges us all to follow Jesus in obedience. 

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May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and Mikaila is sharing more of her story on today's episode. It has been so good to hear her story and learn more from her! Today, listen to how being "leveled" affects every part of your placement in care. Mikaila was taken to a facility where she had no freedoms and no visitors... except for a therapist who has made such an impact on her life. Listen in today to hear more of Mikaila's brave storytelling. Follow us on social media at: Facebook: Least of These Carolinas Instagram:@lotcarolinas AND visit our website at www.lotcarolinas.com THANKS FOR LISTENING!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Tom Rivers joins the show to talk about how the NATO Chief is certain that the 'spat' over Sweden and Finland will be resolved. Doctor Bobby Duke comes on to share some information about Foster Care Awareness Month. Jen is joined by Dean Sharp for this week's edition of Jen and The House Whisperer. And ABC's Jason Nathanson comes on for some entertainment news!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts Doctor Bobby Duke who's a Professor in the Department of Biblical and Religious Studies at Azusa Pacific University. The two talk about Foster Care Awareness Month.

Join us for Season 3, Episode 3 of Impact Stigma as we host Brandy Milhorn, Master Scheduler with Bell Helicopter. May is Foster Care Awareness Month so tune in as she shares her personal journey as a foster parent with all of our listeners. Her story is as informative as it is inspirational. You don't want to miss this moving episode and be sure to subscribe for more! Thank you to our sponsor, Food City!

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and we are back with our friend Mikaila to shed more light on the stories of those who have spent time in care. Our host Susanna and Mikaila take a dive into how Mikaila was moved for a third time after an incident with a foster mom. Hear how traveling with a trash bag impacts the child for years to come, how "leveling" in care comes with a lot of things flipping upside down, and continue to hear how fabulous these children are even as life has taken many unwanted turns. Follow us on social media at: Facebook: Least of These Carolinas Instagram: @lotcarolinas AND visit our website at www.lotcarolinas.com THANKS FOR LISTENING!

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and we are going to be bringing you a voice from foster care. The voices of those in care MATTER and need to be heard. We hope here at Least of These Carolinas, Inc. that these voices open your eyes and challenge you because EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING... what is YOUR something? Follow us on social media at: Facebook: Least of These Carolinas Instagram: @lotcarolinas AND visit our website at www.lotcarolinas.com

FASD Hope is  a podcast about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over nineteen years of lived experience.  May is Foster Care Awareness Month and the voices of those individuals who have been in Foster Care are so CRITICAL in our community. Episode 132 features Miranda B., an adult FASD self-advocate, who was also a youth in Foster Care in British Columbia, Canada. Miranda's journey and story is EXTREMELY important  in the conversation of Foster Care Awareness and Support. Miranda is now an adult living in British Columbia and she is a photographer and runs an online support group for adults with FASD. Through her online support group, she hopes to provide support and encouragement for other adults with FASD. Her goal is to educate and provide awareness of FASD and speaking out about the injustices that face so many youths in Foster Care.   EPISODE RESOURCES - Miranda B. - mandy-gcorp@hotmail.com Miranda on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MandyGraffmations Miranda on Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/mggraff22   FASD Hope - https://www.fasdhope.com/ natalie@fasdhope.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fasdhope/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fasdhope1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/fasdhope LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-vecchione-17212160/ Racket - @fasdhope Clubhouse - @natalievecc Check out our  book “Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities” by Natalie Vecchione & Cindy LaJoy  BUY IT NOW!

May is Foster Care Awareness month, and I couldn't let the month pass without spending some time highlighting a topic that is near and dear to my heart. In today's episode, you'll hear from foster/adoptive mom and advocate, Leeann Setliff. Leeann is an old friend of the podcast, and was interviewed in Episode 11 about […]

May is Foster Care Awareness month, and I couldn't let the month pass without spending some time highlighting a topic that is near and dear to my heart. In today's episode, you'll hear from foster/adoptive mom and advocate, Leeann Setliff. Leeann is an old friend of the podcast, and was interviewed in Episode 11 about […]

​May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize foster children and parents across the nation, and to bring awareness to the cause. Teresa Stivers is the CEO of Walden Family Services, a foster care, adoption, and youth services agency based in San Diego County.

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and we are going to be bringing you a voice from foster care. The voices of those in care MATTER and need to be heard. We hope here at Least of These Carolinas, Inc. that these voices open your eyes and challenge you because EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING... what is YOUR something? Follow us on social media at: Facebook: Least of These Carolinas Instagram: @lotcarolinas AND visit our website at www.lotcarolinas.com

May is National Foster Care Awareness month, a time for us to recognize that we all play a role in enhancing the lives of children in foster care.  Guests Emily Dobson, Youth and Family Services Placement Unit Manager., El Paso County Department of Human Services and Ben Schoch, Foster Care Director, Kids Crossing joined host Shannon Brinias on Wednesday's "The Extra". More info at elpasoco.com and kidscrossing.com. 

May is National Foster Care Awareness month, a time for us to recognize that we all play a role in enhancing the lives of children in foster care.  Guests Emily Dobson, Youth and Family Services Placement Unit Manager., El Paso County Department of Human Services and Ben Schoch, Foster Care Director, Kids Crossing joined host Shannon Brinias on Wednesday's "The Extra". More info at elpasoco.com and kidscrossing.com. 

Our guest today is Dana Holt, TBHC’s Regional Foster Care & Adoption Director. Dana has worn many hats during her 10 years at TBHC. She has recently opened our new Permian Basin branch office in Odessa, TX. She is an advocate for helping children heal from trauma as well as being an extra support for foster families through this process. Dana shares how you can get involved and bring awareness to the needs of foster care during Foster Care Awareness Month! Day of Prayer-Permian Basin on Tuesday, May 3rd Permian Basin Gives - One-day Fundraiser - May 17th

At Bethlehem, we are committed to a lifestyle of serving people and inspiring others to do the same. God's heart is with the vulnerable and Scripture commands us to look after them. “Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.” James 1:27. Because of this, at Bethlehem we have a heart for children within the foster care system and the families that choose to dedicate their lives to caring for them. With us today are people who do just that. Pastor Joseph Brown, our Community Pastor on staff and also a Foster Parent, and members and foster families at Bethlehem... Molly Hughes, and Jessica and Tyler Evans.

Due to a setback we won't be able to upload a new episode this week. So, here's a rerun of our popular Foster Care Awareness episode. We appreciate your understanding! In this very special episode of Sisterly Advice, Katie and Grace are joined by a guest to have an insightful discussion about foster care. Jadeyn, a close friend to Katie and Grace, shares about her experience in foster care in order to bring awareness and help raise support. Such wonderful discussion takes place along with inspiring words. Sisterly Advice Instagram: sisterlyadvice_podcast Sisterly Advice email: sisterlyadvice2020@gmail.com Sisterly Advice is sponsored by POP Girls Ministry: https://www.popgirljourney.org

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God desires that His church would rise up and be the solution to a world that needs Him. James 1:27 tells us specifically how we, the Church, can be the answer—caring for the orphan. Friday on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Charles Bender, Founding CEO of Place of Hope joins us during National Foster Care Month to talk about Place of Hope’s program, Homes of Hope, that works with other agencies to gather members of the community to support children and families that are hurting throughout our region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many foster carers and social workers have worked with youth whose stories mirror that of Ma'Khia Bryant. Her life was important. She was special. We hope we can honor her and those like her. We are lucky enough to be joined by Amnoni Meyers, Resource Family Training Specialist, who was gracious enough to share the parallels between Ma'Khia's story and her own. Who she was and what she experienced are important, and connects back to three key points for all youth in care: 1. Can they name at least one adult with whom they feel connection? 2. What happened to them that makes them feel, think, or act the way they do? 3. How can we meet families and youth where they are to help improve the system as a whole? For more information please visit our website at ssyaf.org, or call (916)368-5114.

In this very special episode of Sisterly Advice, Katie and Grace are joined by a guest to have an insightful discussion about foster care. Jadeyn, a close friend to Katie and Grace, shares about her experience in foster care in order to bring awareness and help raise support. Such wonderful discussion takes place along with inspiring words. Sisterly Advice Instagram: sisterlyadvice_podcast Sisterly Advice email: sisterlyadvice2020@gmail.com Sisterly Advice is sponsored by POP Girls Ministry: https://www.popgirljourney.org

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In this episode of Salesforce Trails and Trials, hosts Jon Cline and Erik Yewell talk about things they've learned like UI Design Tools, 2GP Updates, migration path, SI uses for packaging in addition to ISVs, open source tools. They also discuss the big consequences from the small action of changing a field data type. Erik talks about his exploration into mountain biking and building up endurance and Jon talks about his first pickleball tournament. Jon also discusses his appreciation for all the foster parents who are loving and serving children, since this is foster care awareness month. Jon Cline has been working in IT since 1998 and is a very curious person. Erik has been in IT for 23 years and done just about everything you can imagine. Together, they’re never bored.

Listen in as @TCC_Laura talks with Shereen Allen-Youngblood, Community Outreach/Recruiter at The Children’s Center about Foster Care Awareness Month in May AND the dire need for more foster parents and independent living providers! #beafosterparent #Detroit #TCCRealTalk Please Share To learn more about becoming a foster parent or an independent living provider for our older youth (age 16-21) who are aging out of foster care, please contact Shereen Allen-Youngblood at 313.262.1119 or syoungblood@thechildrenscenter.com. #beafosterparent #Detroit #TCCRealTalk

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, Sullivan County Communications Director Dan Hust speaks with the dedicated Homefinders team, Leelani Voigtland and Michael Osepowicz explaining how you can help make a child's life better.

National Foster Care Awareness Month – Helen Richardson, Foster Care and Adoption Manager at Focus on the Family talks about the process of becoming a foster family and the long term benefits to children who are in foster care. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Town With Tanya shares some tiktok videos from former foster youth and addresses some of the issues. May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, we are all. to do something in our area to raise awareness on foster care and adoption!

Why should we pray for the child welfare system? Tune in as we answer this question and pray. We invite our listeners to pray with us as we dedicate the month of May to intentionally pray for the people groups in our foster care community. www.facebook.com/ellesun.org www.instagram.com/ellesun_org www.instagram.com/ellesunspeaks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elu2019lesun-speaks/message

On this heart expanding episode, we talk with Hope Shapiro Mackey about the heartbreak, breakthroughs and ultimate joy that she and her husband endured going through the foster to adopt program.

Season 1: MotherhoodIn honor of the multidimensional ways that mothers are striving to remain aware of the influences that their humanity and surrounding environments have upon their children while cultivating their growth.Episode 6: Nagiarry is joined by Tash Haynes who is a small business owner for the past 11 years as a professional photographer, travel, motherhood & lifestyle blogger, writer, speaker, educator, a mentor with 20+ years of experience in youth development. She is a black woman, wife and the mother of two gorgeous girls named Wisdom and CourageThis episode includes her experiences growing up in the foster care system, personal ways of dismantling preconceived notions of children in foster care. Tash also shared with us the transformative role of faith, intentionality, and influences of how wisdom and courage were applied in her life since birth. She touched upon navigations through recent racial injustices, the touching discoveries of her identities, and how they are then shared along to her generational legacy. Wondering how they decided to name their children? Please tune in to hear the full journey! It was such a life-changing, inspiring, and empowering conversation full of healing, insights, teachings. Let us continue to uphold voices in motherhood and humanity that thrive because they are all interconnected.Music Credit: Song of Mother by Benson.Follow & Connect with Tash Haynes, our special guest below:Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/itstashhaynes/?hl =enPersonal Website: https://www.wisdomandcourage.com/Wedding & Portrait Photography Business: https://ikeandtash.com/___________________Connect with Nagiarry - our host, and friend below:Instagram: @nagiarry & @upholdvoices

Join us as we discuss and open up about our experiences with being a foster mom and growing up in the foster system. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How many kids are in foster care in 2020?! Wait...what would happen if everyone who thought about becoming a foster parent actually did so?! Are Foster parents getting rich off the system? Don't miss this one. I personally gained and learned so much. Plus, May is Foster Care Awareness month!

EPC Department of Human Services' Kristina Iodice discusses National Foster Care Awareness Month and offers her thanks to all foster families! Listen Now!

In this episode we celebrate Foster Care Awareness month. Tune in as Pastor Lawrence navigates the ins and outs of the foster care system with a seasoned mom and a former foster care specialist. Learn how you can get involved!

Kyle Williams of Youth Villages talks about May being National Foster Care Awareness Month. A new child is placed into foster care every 2 minutes, the need for support services, essential items and foster parents is high. Over 400,000 children nationally are in foster care. With the right mix of support services, communities can help keep families together. Foster care should be part of that support and not a substitute for parents. Child welfare and community partnerships play a critical role in supporting family reunification and in preventing re-entry into foster care.

Foster youth face overwhelming adversity which, statistically, few overcome. Many kids remain stuck in a system that perpetuates futures filled with hopelessness. But that's not the case for former foster youth, Carrie Relf. Though her foster care experience was typical, her outcome has been extraordinary. Carrie attended college earning her Masters in Social Work, married, and pastors a church with her husband. Her passion to help others shines through in her career as a social worker and entrepreneur. Join us as Carrie tells her story and shares what made the difference in her life. Episode 220 features discussion about:   Foster care Vanderheyden carrierelf.com Anchor LIfe LLC Foster Can Rhema Revealed Ministries

May is foster care awareness month and Jen Lilley is on sharing some fascinating statistics. Jen is an actress, wife, mom and foster mom.  Jen shares her faith and her story with us.  She is an advocate for children's rights and hopes to reach more people with the message.    Connect With Jen Donate today Connect with Liz Miraculous Mamas Instagram   Sponsors: Cacao Bliss is offering up to 46% off + a FREE Electric Frother when you use code MAMAS

Samaritas is one of the largest nonprofit organizations in Michigan, with about 2000 staffers across 60 sites statewide. The organization cares for seniors, the underprivileged, foster families, and more.May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and with that in mind, we look at the different ways Samaritas has had to adapt their foster efforts since the COVID-19 hit Michigan.They've ramped up efforts to provide tablets and other technology to birth parents, so that they can stay in touch with their kids in foster care.  In person visits have to wait, but maintaining a connection to their birth parents is especially important to kids of any age.Before the shutdown, Samaritas was serving 1,000 kids in the state. They estimate, however, that number to be only a third of those in need.  And  those numbers are likely to skyrocket after the "shelter in place" order is lifted.  There are no guardrails currently - nobody outside the home for kids to reach out to.To prepare for the influx of foster and Child Protective Services cases, Samaritas is simultaneously reaching out to existing foster parents and recruiting new ones.  The training for new ones has moved online.Additionally, with the increase in alcohol sales, substance abuse has become an even bigger concern. Kelli Dobner, the Chief Advancement Officer, explained how Samaritas is expanding efforts in this area.Samaritas says "It takes a purple village" to surround these kids, both during Foster Care Awareness month and always.Resources:Samaritas Website: https://www.samaritas.org/Samaritas Foster Care Resource Page: https://www.samaritas.org/fostercareMichigan Motors Forward is produced by JAG in Detroit Podcasts in collaboration with Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications.https://jagindetroit.com/https://tannerfriedman.com/

We are at the kids table chatting with the Director of Foster Care at Berkshire Farm Center and Services For Youth, Gloria Moran. It’s no secret there is a growing need for foster parents here in the United States. But did you know that you could make a difference in a child’s life, even if it’s for a short time? Yes, you! Today Gloria dispels some of the common myths & stereotypes about becoming a foster parent, and ways you could provide needed support to foster families & children.

Choosing life: join in on the conversation about how you can help foster children even if you’re not a foster parent.

Host, Ariana Evans and guest Caroline Lee sit down to talk about Caroline's foster care journey. In light of Foster Care Awareness month (May) she wanted to shine light on the challenging and beautiful truths that are a part of loving children from broken family systems.

This week we have a great interview with the lovely Lindsey Stamm, the Operations manager at Arizona127.  What is Arizona127? This is an AMAZING organization that exists to recruit, develop, and sustain foster family through training and events. They want to help foster children, and support the families who foster them. Follow them on Instagram to stay up to date on their trainings and events! (Lindsey manages this account and she does an amazing job!) For those who choose not to be a foster family, they recommend checking out these important ways of getting involved: - becoming a CASA (court appointed special advocate) which requires you to take a polygraph test and training. But well worth the time as you get to spend time with children in care, and be a voice for them in their case! - becoming a Mentor through Arizonans for Children, which requires 2 hours a week of your time. They also have tutoring and craft volunteer options available! The (Good) Word of the Day Whom have I in heaven but you?     And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail,     but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. - Psalm 73: 25-26 What a great and encouraging word! We talked about how broken this world is, and the foster care system especially. But, when God is our hope and our portion - we can take heart and have peace. Lightbulb Moments: - At a TBRI training, Lindsey learned, and then reminded us that Hydration and Glucose levels are of the utmost importance and can greatly affect your child's (and your) attitude and disposition. Check your child's urine color to see if they are hydrated enough! - Sesame Street introduced a new muppet who is in Foster Care! And just in time for Foster Care Awareness month! It is so important for people to see others who represent them well in media. Last year, when Crazy Rich Asians came out, the Asian community was elated to see a full cast of people who looked just like them. There is a slew of movies and tv shows out there that have foster children in them, and we are so thankful that Instant Family is one of them, and now Sesame Street is too! - Make sure to check if you are at an Urgent Care or an Emergency Room. The difference is significant in terms of co-pay, and someone who hosts this podcast may have accidentally gone to an emergency room this week, only to be told he was constipated.  Thanks for tuning in to another episode of our podcast! If you want to connect on Social Media: Jihae Watson on Facebook Chris Watson on Facebook Fostering Voices on Instagram Jihae Watson on Instagram AND we would LOVE it if you would leave us a review on iTunes! This helps others to find our podcast so we can share these voices from the foster care and adoption community with more people!      

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It is Foster Care Awareness month and Elizabeth is bringing on foster mom Jennifer Mallinson to teach us about it.  Over 437,000 children and youth are in foster care. Jennifer talks about the process to become a foster parent and the overall goal of reuniting families.  We are grateful to all the foster parents out there helping families in a time of need and we are proud of the biological parents for overcoming obstacles to be the best parent you can be.

Hosts Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore speak with Debra Borzellino, Director of Family Support Services for The Connection. May is Foster Care Awareness Month and this is a subject near and dear to our hearts! Deb, a therapist and also an expert on foster care explains how thousands of children in Connecticut are in need of foster parents and tells us how The Connection can help make it happen! Fostering children is a beautiful thing, both for the kids and the parents. If you've ever thought of becoming a foster parent or would just like more information then you don't want to miss this show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I could never do foster care because I’d get too attached.” I get it. Without a doubt, I hear you. And... yes, yes you would.What we shouldn’t do though, is let our fear of becoming attached keep us from diving in head first. What we should do is let our fear of these babies and children not having attachment propel us.Not everyone is called to open their home, but if you are and you are letting fear keep you from moving forward, just take another step. I promise, you won’t regret it.

 The month of May is Foster Care Awareness month and so in this episode we brought in a guest! Our dear friend, Lynzie, shares her experience with fostering, adoption, gives insight, shares struggles, and lets us know how we can help. She is truly a blessing and has such a heart for this work! Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys (The Book mentioned in this Episode)  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1414322275/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JM1VCbXX6HZDV An Blog Post written by our Guest Chat Speaker Lynzie https://oklahomacity.citymomsblog.com/inevitable-question-foster-care-going-next/ Helpful Oklahoma Foster Care Websites https://www.111project.org http://safefamiliesok.org/ Please follow us on Social: Instragram: @ladies.raising.lads Facebook: www.facebook.com/ladies.raising.lads And as always thank you Blue Dot Session for our Theme Music 

Hard to Place Director and Co-Producer MD Neely shares about an upcoming project that will help bring awareness about the foster system and resources to potential foster parents. MD's team has created many moving short films for social justice including issues like trafficking, violence, water crises that have had powerful impacts and now they are taking on foster care. Hear the story behind this film and what sort of resources they will be offering alongside it in this episode. Additional Social Justice Short Films from Christ in Youth Here: www.amazon.com/v/wrkrwww.wrkrfilms.comHard To Place Instagram: https://instagram.com/hard_to_place_film?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=1a4bnv110xrcvThis weeks episode is sponsored by: The Promise Summit! A Christian conference for those considering or in the process or adoption. www.thepromisesummit.comMusic: Drummerboy by MisterwivesEmail: AdoptionHacksInfo@gmail.com

Tune in to the 25th Episode of the Walk By Faith show where The Pretty Plug is interviewing Danielle Smith a foster kid who has survived many obstacles in life. She is starting a movement to increase Foster Care Awareness named (#Redeem -suRvivED thE systEM). She also has a monthly "Sister Talk- Women's support group" at PVAMU for women empowerment. She also started a track club on campus to encourage physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle. In this episode, we will dive into Danielle's foster child care experience and also find out tips to support kids in the system. Follow Danielle on Social Media using the links below. PVAMU Track Club: www.123formbuilder.com/form-3653179/Prarie-View-Track-Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailydanielle__/ If you know anyone who might need help who is in the foster child care system check out this link for more information. https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jasmine-a-stith/support

In honor of Foster Care Awareness month we has the privilege of recording with Mal. A beautiful and kind hearted women who become a foster parent. Join her as she talks about her amazing journey. A journey that hasn't always been easy but definitely rewarding. Mal believes that this world needs love and if we all do our part, a little can go a long way. Tune in to learn about making an impact, perhaps fostering a child, or simply finding ways to share your love. 

May is Foster Care Awareness month! This month I'm sharing about the foster care system. This beast of a system that cares for almost half a million kids yearly is still somewhat mysterious to those outside of it. This is part 2 of a 3-part series... Part 1: The What, Where & How of foster care w/ data & info; Part 2: The Who of foster care, sharing my personal journey; Part 3: *possible* Interview w/ a former foster youth In this episode, I share my own personal journey as a foster youth advocate and then a foster parent. I share my WHY, my start as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), and a few experiences I've had with my foster kids. I hope you enjoy! Visit www.radical-tendencies.com for show notes and links. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thestewardproject/support

May is Foster Care Awareness month! This month I'm sharing about the foster care system. This beast of a system that cares for almost half a million kids yearly is still somewhat mysterious to those outside of it. This will be a 3-part series... Part 1: The What, Where & How of foster care w/ data & info; Part 2: The Who of foster care, sharing my personal journey; Part 3: *possible* Interview w/ a former foster youth Do you know how many youth are in foster care or how many are available for adoption each year? Do you know how many foster youth "age-out" of the system each year or what their outcomes look like? Join me as I share this data (and more!) to help you understand this system and how you can get involved. Visit www.radical-tendencies.com for show notes and links. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thestewardproject/support

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May is National Foster Care month.  My dear friend Ronna Eddins is a social worker who has the biggest heart, especially for kids.  She has a passion for foster kids and families, and she and her husband, Mike, are waiting to adopt a waiting child into their own family one day.  I know you'll appreciate her heart as she shares the needs and ways to help!

Sunday marks the beginning of Foster Care Awareness among churches across America. As many of you know, Foster Care is the primary local outreach that we devote time, money, energy, and resources to in our community. We launched this initiative in March of 2013, and the response of our people has been astounding. This Sunday, we will take time to focus once again on this primary ministry at Vintage 242 and how God is calling us to make a life altering difference in the lives of at risk children in Paulding and surrounding counties. We are excited to have Crystal Williams share a spoken word with our Vintage community! She'll be speaking from the unique perspective of someone who spent time in foster care herself. The question we will focus on for your life...What lies are you believing that are keeping you from God's mission in your life? We will look at different stories of scripture, highlight lies, and ask God to open our eyes to the truth of who we are in him! Hope to see you Sunday!

Sunday marks the beginning of Foster Care Awareness among churches across America. As many of you know, Foster Care is the primary local outreach that we devote time, money, energy, and resources to in our community. We launched this initiative in March of 2013, and the response of our people has been astounding. This Sunday, we will take time to focus once again on this primary ministry at Vintage 242 and how God is calling us to make a life altering difference in the lives of at risk children in Paulding and surrounding counties. We are excited to have Crystal Williams share a spoken word with our Vintage community! She'll be speaking from the unique perspective of someone who spent time in foster care herself. The question we will focus on for your life...What lies are you believing that are keeping you from God's mission in your life? We will look at different stories of scripture, highlight lies, and ask God to open our eyes to the truth of who we are in him! Hope to see you Sunday!

Foster Care Awareness Month-Arizona Baptist Children's Services