Bridging The Gap

Episode 23: Holding Joy and Sorrow (w/Jeff & Emmy Ort)


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The world says fostering and adoption are too hard — but faith and community tell a different story. In this episode, Jeff and Emmy Ort share their journey of fostering and adopting, including raising a child with special needs. You’ll discover practical ways to navigate hard days, build resilience, and find joy in the midst of challenges.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

  • How fostering impacts biological children
  • Practical strategies for surviving hard days
  • Why asking for help is strength, not weakness
  • The role of faith and community in long-term success
  • How grace changes the way we see trauma

📖 Key Insight:

“Taking a break isn’t failure — it’s an investment for the long term.”

📌 Explore More Resources:

Visit https://www.childbridgemontana.org/resource-library for tools, articles, and videos to support your parenting journey.

Learn more about Connected Voices at voices4mtkids.com

#FosterCareJourney #AdoptionStories #TraumaInformedParenting #ChildBridge #KinshipCare #ChristianParenting

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