I got the call asking me to take him in as a foster care placement when he was 6. I had no idea the level of care that he would require but I was willing to try. The caseworker warned me that this would be a challenging case because of his level of abuse and neglect but I didn't know what I didn't know. She told me that he had non-verbal autism (ASD), was labeled as feral and was extremely traumatized. 
When I picked him up from a Mcdonalds parking lot, we never imagined the growth and transformation that would happen within a period of 6 years. 
This is our story. 
If you found this episode helpful, I would love for you to leave me a review on the app that you found me on. Then, I would love for you to join our Facebook community of likeminded mamas at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fostercareandadoptionforchristianwomen
I am so thankful you found me and can't wait to hear about your journey.
Christine Marie

I got the call asking me to take him in as a foster care placement when he was 6. I had no idea the level of care that he would require but I was willing to try. The caseworker warned me that this would be a challenging case because of his level of abuse and neglect but I didn't know what I didn't know. She told me that he had non-verbal autism (ASD), was labeled as feral and was extremely traumatized. When I picked him up from a Mcdonalds parking lot, we never imagined the growth and transformation that would happen within a period of 6 years. This is our story. If you found this episode helpful, I would love for you to leave me a review on the app that you found me on. Then, I would love for you to join our Facebook community of likeminded mamas at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fostercareandadoptionforchristianwomen I am so thankful you found me and can't wait to hear about your journey. Christine Marie

I got the call asking me to take him in as a foster care placement when he was 6. I had no idea the level of care that he would require but I was willing to try. The caseworker warned me that this would be a challenging case because of his level of abuse and neglect but I didn't know what I didn't know. She told me that he had non-verbal autism (ASD), was labeled as feral and was extremely traumatized.&nbsp;
When I picked him up from a Mcdonalds parking lot, we never imagined the growth and transformation that would happen within a period of 6 years.&nbsp;
This is our story.&nbsp;
If you found this episode helpful, I would love for you to leave me a review on the app that you found me on. Then, I would love for you to join our Facebook community of likeminded mamas at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fostercareandadoptionforchristianwomen
I am so thankful you found me and can't wait to hear about your journey.
Christine Marie

An unbelievably true story: He was diagnosed with non-verbal autism, labeled as feral and then he began to speak.

The Go-to Podcast for Christian Women Who Want to Grow Their Family through Foster Care or Adoption:
　
Do you struggle with constant overwhelm or have way more questions than answers while navigating the foster care system? 
Are you feeling like you’re losing yourself while trying to help your foster child or heal your adopted children? 
Do you feel completely ill-equipped with the needs of the kiddos in your home or that you took on more than you should have?

What if there was a way that you could navigate the complexities of the foster care system, gain powerful insights into the adoption journey and find more peace and less chaos while balancing it all?
Hi new friend, I’m Christine Marie, Christian Biblical Mindset coach, Mom of 4- Adoptive Mom of 2 and previous foster parent of 77 children.
I can’t wait to share with you everything I have learned in my 10 year journey as a Foster Mom… and now adoptive mom. 
　
On this podcast, we are going to cover- 
-How to grow your family through foster care and adoption while fully trusting in Gods’ plan, timing and provision. 
-How to navigate a complicated foster care system without losing yourself or your mind in the process.
-How to balance the needs of your birth children, foster kiddos and adoptive children.
-How to balance your marriage, family, career and mental health. 
-How I found my own personal healing through all the brokenness. 

I am thankful you are here and can’t wait to get started. 
　

So, go grab your cup of coffee, make sure to reheat it and let’s jump in! 

XO, Christine 
　

Connect with me personally in our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fostercareandadoptionforchristianwomen
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechristinemarieofficial
Email: cmhartmann@fulhart.org

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The Go-to Podcast for Christian Women Who Want to Grow Their Family through Foster Care or Adoption: Do you struggle with constant overwhelm or have way more questions than answers while navigating the foster care system? Are you feeling like you’re losing yourself while trying to help your foster child or heal your adopted children? Do you feel completely ill-equipped with the needs of the kiddos in your home or that you took on more than you should have? What if there was a way that you could navigate the complexities of the foster care system, gain powerful insights into the adoption journey and find more peace and less chaos while balancing it all? Hi new friend, I’m Christine Marie, Christian Biblical Mindset coach, Mom of 4- Adoptive Mom of 2 and previous foster parent of 77 children. I can’t wait to share with you everything I have learned in my 10 year journey as a Foster Mom… and now adoptive mom. On this podcast, we are going to cover- -How to grow your family through foster care and adoption while fully trusting in Gods’ plan, timing and provision. -How to navigate a complicated foster care system without losing yourself or your mind in the process. -How to balance the needs of your birth children, foster kiddos and adoptive children. -How to balance your marriage, family, career and mental health. -How I found my own personal healing through all the brokenness. I am thankful you are here and can’t wait to get started. So, go grab your cup of coffee, make sure to reheat it and let’s jump in! XO, Christine Connect with me personally in our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fostercareandadoptionforchristianwomen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cortisol_coach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechristinemarieofficial Email: cmhartmann@fulhart.org

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An unbelievably true story: He was diagnosed with non-verbal autism, labeled as feral and then he began to speak.

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