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Fostering 30 Kids: Trelawney McCoy Explains Why + How She Does It


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Ep. 8 Veronica Black sits down with Trelawney McCoy, a foster and adoptive parent whose life is a living example of what it means to stand in the gap for children who need stability most.

Trelawney has fostered more than 30 children and adopted 11, all while working full-time, mentoring young women, and leading a youth football program with the Rochester Rams.

Her story isn’t about doing it all—it’s about doing what matters most. This conversation goes beyond inspiration and into the real work of foster care:

  1. The truth behind common foster care misconceptions
  2. Why honoring biological family connections can support healing
  3. How structure, teamwork, and community shape a child’s sense of safety
  4. “Kids know when they are loved and when they are chosen.” — Trelawney

    Whether you’re curious about fostering, already in the system, or simply want to understand how love becomes action, this episode is a reminder that futures are shaped by the adults willing to stand in the gap.

    🔗 Learn more about fostering and support services at 🌐https://familiesthriveinc.org/ 

    📞 Contact Families Thrive: 585-232-5110

    Chapters:

    00:00 From Foster Care to Forever Family

    03:31 Single Mom Raising 30+ Foster Children

    08:08 — Kids Know When They’re Chosen

    13:59 Advocating for Special Needs Children

    16:23 Faith and Resilience in Foster Care

    20:38 Supporting Biological Family Connections

    27:04 Healing Trauma Through Community Support

    30:37 Self-Care for Foster Parents

    31:48 Building a Village for Future Generations

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