Scripture clearly calls us to care for the orphan, but beyond adoption and orphanages what might that look like in our everyday lives? Join us for a powerful conversation that explores how Christians today can best serve the orphan.

 Featuring Kayla Craig (author), Dr. Lauren Pinkston (Kindred Exchange), Kristin Langrehr (111Project), and Stephanie Robinson (Faith to Action)

This podcast addresses the key elements of a successful adoption program, how to recruit adoptive families, post-adoption support, and some of the biggest challenges.

Featuring Kristi Gleason (Vice President of Refugee and Immigrant Family Services) [Date: June 24, 2022]

This podcast addresses the key elements of a successful foster care program, how to recruit foster families, and some of the biggest challenges. 

Featuring Tara and Jorge Garcia (co-Founders, Identity Mission) [Date: May 25, 2022]

This podcast shares the key elements of child centered case management including the necessary skills roles, skills, and tools to ensure best practices are being implemented. 

Featuring Kelley Bunkers (Senior Associate, Maestral International) [Date: December 8, 2020]

This podcast provides insight about why many care leavers struggle after leaving care, the best services to offer care leavers, and resources to help those supporting care leavers. 

Featuring Peter Kamau (Founding Partner, Child in Family Focus – Kenya) [Date: October 1, 2018]

This podcast provides helpful information for organizations transitioning children’s care away from residential care to care within families and provides an overview of the key concepts and steps that are important to a successful transition process.

Featuring Dr. Delia Pop (Director of Programmes and Global Advocacy, Hope and Homes for Children) [Date: November 10, 2016]

This podcast reflects on a transition to family care experience and lessons learned on an organizational and community-based level. 

Featuring Randy Daniels (Vice President Government Relations & Business Development, Buckner International) [November 1, 2016]

This podcast highlights practical examples of gatekeeping from faith-based organizations in Southeast Asia and Lesotho who promote positive family placements for children leaving residential care. 

Featuring Rebecca Nhep (Joint CEO, ACCI Relief) [Date: November 1, 2016]

This podcast breaks down the steps needed in effective gatekeeping to ensure appropriate family placements. She also highlights findings from the Better Care Network’s publication – Making Decisions for the Better Care of Children – which describes the critical role of gatekeeping in strengthening family-based care.

Featuring Florence Martin (Executive Director, Better Care Network) [Date: November 1, 2016]

This podcast provides a thorough overview of the cross-cutting principles for successful reintegration, and what needs to be in place for healthy reunification of children with their families. 

Featuring Emily DeLap, (Head of Technical Support Team, Family for Every Child) [Date: August 15, 2016]