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In this episode we talk about several organizations in the Fort Worth area that deal with foster families, child services, and adoption services. Our first recording is with Judy Fraustro. Judy aged out of the foster care system at 18 when she came home one evening and all of here belongings had been set outside by her foster family. Since then she has married and moved on with her life helping people along the way. Her and her husband who she met shortly after being abandoned by her foster family now have children of their own and are extremely active in our community's child and youth services. Judy currently works with Unfaulted, Casa of Tarrant County, Hope Local, and The Gladney Center. (Links below)
Our second recording is with Jim and Chelsea Reidland, the founders of the local outreach "Hope Local". Their mission is to help local families involved in foster care and adoption by sourcing local Churches in our community for resources and support. Jim and Chelsea have dedicated their lives to helping solve the massive deficit in support that foster families often face.
Lori Strittmatter and her husband began their journey as foster parents in the early 90's. They have since adopted and continue to foster infants in their home through The Gladney Center. Lori tells the story of the "Orphan Train" and the roll that Fort Worth played in the past as the "Last Stop" on the train that delivered orphans from New York all the way to Texas.
Judy, Jim, Chelsea, and Lori, thank you so much for what you do for our children here in the Fort Worth area. We need more super heros like you!
Find out how you can help by visiting the following websites:
Find more information on Hope(Local) go towww.hopelocal.com
Unfaulted can be found on Instagram @UnfaultedCo
To find the Gladney Center go to www.adoptionsbygladney.com
Casa of Tarrant County can be found online @ www.speakupforachild.org
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