Can fostering hope transform your life? Join us as we welcome the incredible Melissa Smallwood, a counselor, family coach, and former foster youth, who opens up about her powerful journey from middle school foster care to becoming a foster and adoptive mother.

Discover essential strategies to combat and prevent burnout in foster and adoptive parenting. Melissa stresses the importance of honesty about feeling overwhelmed, finding a supportive community, and accepting help. She discusses the necessity of adjusting expectations and the significance of self-care through nervous system care, prayer, meditation, and trauma-informed therapy. We wrap up with a sincere prayer, expressing gratitude for Melissa’s unwavering dedication and the invaluable resources she offers. Tune in for a conversation brimming with insights and practical advice aimed at renewing hearts and sustaining joy in the foster care journey.

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