Content Warning: Child Trafficking

In the Philippines and other Asian countries, it is a sad reality that some mothers cannot hold their newborn babies in their arms for as long as they want to. They resort to selling their babies and leaving their fate to illegal adoption. Together with Managing Director, Chrina Henson, and Social Worker, Sam Quibot, let's learn about how ROHEI Foundation addresses the issue by caring for vulnerable women through our Pregnant Women In Crisis (PWIC Program).

This is Family is the Answer: An Adoption and Foster Care Podcast. Know more about us at roheifoundation.org

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia, the hosts of the program or other programs of the network. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

How do we avoid awkward conversations? How soon can we share about our adoption plans? Why should we celebrate Gotcha Day? In this episode, we give some very practical tips on creating a culture that not only accepts adoption, but celebrates it. These are things that families can do to prepare for and enjoy the journey. More than that, they also invite relatives, friends, and communities to embrace their role in culture-building for future generations.

This is Family is the Answer: An Adoption and Foster Care Podcast. Know more about us at roheifoundation.org

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia, the hosts of the program or other programs of the network. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Because of the pandemic, we now know what it's like to be isolated, wait endlessly, and wonder when we’ll reunite with family. Now that we understand how tough it is, we remember orphaned and abandoned children who have been waiting in children's homes for years—for many of them, even without the assurance of being with a family. What is waiting like for these children? How are children’s homes coping now? What should we do about it?

This is Family is the Answer: An Adoption and Foster Care Podcast. Read more: https://roheifoundation.org/quarantine-a-year-of-constraints-and-compassion/

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia, the hosts of the program or other programs of the network. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Let's talk about foster care. What is it and how is it different from adoption? How exactly does it work in the Philippines? And why should I consider it if I know I'm going to say goodbye? Join ROHEI Foundation's Managing Director, Chrina Cuna Henson, and Director for Advocacy, Jam Buen, as they share some truths they learned about foster care.

This is Family is the Answer: An Adoption and Foster Care Podcast. Know more about us at roheifoundation.org

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia, the hosts of the program or other programs of the network. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Emotional preparation, communication with loved ones, logistics... we know it's a lot to think about, and so we lay the groundwork on how to get your adoption or foster care journey started. 

This is Family is the Answer: An Adoption and Foster Care Podcast. Know more about us at roheifoundation.org

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia, the hosts of the program or other programs of the network. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

"Is anybody going to come and get me?" This is a question asked by millions of children all over the Philippines who are orphaned, abandoned, and neglected. The question for us now is, "How do we respond?" In this episode, learn what ROHEI Foundation does to address the orphan crisis, and discover what role you can play in orphan care and orphan prevention.  

This is Family is the Answer: An Adoption and Foster Care Podcast. Know more about us at roheifoundation.org

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia, the hosts of the program or other programs of the network. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

In our debut episode, our managing director Chrina Cuna-Henson tells us about the heart behind ROHEI Foundation and its beginnings. Here in the Philippines, we're familiar with visiting children's homes, but we don't always feel these children's urgent need for a family. 

Let's talk about the orphan crisis in our nation and the call for families that brought ROHEI Foundation to life. 

This is Family is the Answer: An Adoption and Foster Care Podcast. Know more about us at roheifoundation.org

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia, the hosts of the program or other programs of the network. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Family Is the Answer is a podcast to help you gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for adoption and foster care. ROHEI Foundation is here to share stories and resources that will inform and inspire you to keep you moving forward on that journey. Whether you've just begun exploring, you've been considering it for a long time, or you're already in it, the Family is the Answer podcast is for you.