There are many options when it comes to impacting the lives of foster youth including becoming a foster parent and a mentor. Our children need healthy and positive connections that can be fostered by both areas. If you are interested in volunteering contact us today at [email protected]!

Without the love and support of a family to fall back on, many foster youth who aged out of care find themselves struggling to succeed on their own. Learn more how you can support them through the different transitions and be a huge impact in their life!

Family doesn't have to be related, it's what you choose. In this episode, Tralayne talks all things traditions, family and fostering during the holidays.

Starting off Season 2 with special guest/co-owner Alex Davis along with Tralayne who shares how JMC came into existence as well as it's growth since inception. Tralayne shares many great things coming down the pipeline all in efforts to support foster children here in Washington. Tune in for more!

In this episode Tralayne interviews a grandmother, Debra Fayne, who fostered then later adopted her grandchildren. Tune in as she shares her journey, the challenges/wins and altering parenting styles while fostering her grandchildren.

In this episode, Tralayne share tips and tools for parents getting their kiddos ready to go back to school beyond shopping for supplies/clothes. Check it out!

Bonus: special interview with Devandra Wheeler author or "Nova Be Bold."

As trusted adults it's up to us to raise and support our youth whether it's your bio, foster, adopted kiddos by guiding them to be responsible adults. In this episode, Tralayne dives into the importance of purposeful parenting and the outcomes of being intentional. Tune in!

This week Tralayne discusses the definition of minorities and how foster children fall underneath that meaning, tune in to learn how. She also dives into the stigmas surrounding mental health within the minority communities as July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.

It's Pride Month!! As we celebrate our LGBTQ community we also share within the episode on how JMC cares for foster youth who may identify with the LGBTQ community. Our number one goal is make sure every kiddo feels safe while in our care and to treat others as we would like to be treated.

We want to take time this episode to honor the men in our lives whether a father (bio/foster/adopted), uncle, brother, cousin or friend. We understand the importance of fathers or male mentors in our lives. And as Father's Day approaches we take time to shout you all out and celebrate you as well as celebrate Juneteenth this June 19th.