Justin Hayes of The Fostering Collective shares how they mobilize community members to engage in the foster care system through a personalized experience of helping individuals find their fit.

https://www.thefosteringcollective.org/

https://fosteringbridges.com/podcast

In this episode, Duane Stark shares his thoughts on why he doesn't like people calling him a saint when they learn about his experiences as a foster and adoptive dad.

Visit the YouTube link below for the video:

https://youtu.be/iquuzzvWYfY?si=B0MD02HplFkY2-Da

Matthew Rothrock (Oregon) shares some of the challenges of foster care while discussing how plans, expectations, boundaries, and desires can all change with little to no notice.

https://fosteringbridges.com/podcast

Matt Heverly shares some of the challenges and blessings of being a foster parent.

Resources & websites mentioned in this episode:

Edgewater Christian Fellowship

Safe Families

Isaiah 58:12

Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins

    and will raise up the age-old foundations;

you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls,

    Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.

In this episode, we talk with Amy Bobbitt of East Texas. Amy has been a Foster Home Developer with MCH Family Outreach for the past six years. We discuss what is involved with becoming certified as a foster parent and the role of a child-placing agency.

You can visit MCH.org or call 903-509-1171 to connect with Amy.

https://www.mch.org/services/foster-care/

https://fosteringbridges.com/

In this episode, we take a behind-the-scenes look at a long-term foster family (The Matz Family - Oregon). Frank discusses family roles, bonding with foster children, and relational challenges.