We Are the ECHO

Kelley sits down with Susan Wanderer (She Speaks Stories podcast, Wander On) to talk about infertility and adoption and we get some valuable advice to help those walking this often lonely road.

Kelley sits down with Desiree White (adoptive mom, Director of Community Health Care’s Foster Adoption Clinic, Tacoma WA) to talk about a common statement in our world and it goes something like this: "Adoption is a beautiful Plan B." As if maybe to say, "After everything else you've tried in your pursuit of having a family has failed, try adoption." Certainly, adoption can be a great way to grow family, but it proposes an ethical dilemma which needs to be considered. Am I wanting a child for my family or am I willing to offer my family to a child in need?

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Kelley and Randall sit down together for this personal interview about Legacy; how to identify it, how to strive for it, and how to build it for your family and for your community.

To learn more, visit wearetheecho.org.

If you're curious about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, plan to attend one of our Next Steps Events.

Do you lead a business, church, or civic organization and want to learn about caring for vulnerable children and families? Register for one of our upcoming Virtual Coalition Luncheons.

Randall and Kelley sit down with Stu and Tab Hodges (Pastors, Waters Edge Church) to discuss, among other things, what to do with a personal passion that doesn't get immediately picked up as an official ministry of the church, the value of community partnerships, and a few fun stories along the way.

Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) - cafo.org

Entrusted Network - entrustednetwork.com

Virginia's Kids Belong - vakidsbelong.org

Coastal Virginia Coalition for Vulnerable Children - FREE Virtual Luncheon, November 4th • noon-1PM

Do You See Me? - Initiative to End Foster Youth Isolation

Everyone who follows Jesus has a role in caring for orphans, widows, and the defenseless as an avenue to proclaim His gospel. But knowing your role and how to play it can be unknown territory. And for pastors and church leaders, the effort it takes to lift another ministry off the ground can be exhausting. So what's the solution? There are probably a few, but ECHO's Ambassador Program makes it easy for churches of any size, budget, and volunteer capacity to make a significant and meaningful impact on their community today.

Take advantage of the More Than Enough Assessment: https://mte-assessment.org

Learn more about CarePortal: https://www.careportal.org/get-involved/sign-up-my-church/

Schedule an appointment with ECHO: https://wearetheecho.setmore.com

In this episode we hear from Dr. Jeffrey and Amy Olrick, authors of "The 6 Needs of Every Child," and founders of GrowingConnected.com, as they unpack the importance of understanding the needs your child is attempting to communicate to you. By integrating the science of connection with practical tools, their guidebook offers a trustworthy road map for the journey of imperfect parenting.  

Learn more about the six needs and buy your copy today by visiting https://www.thesixneeds.com.  

If you live in the Coastal Virginia area and are parenting children impacted by trauma, we'd like to send you a copy of this book as a gift. Click this link (https://wearetheecho.typeform.com/to/whVARcjH) and tell us where to send it and we'll make sure you have this resource in your hands.

Randall and Kelley Nichols are founders of We Are the ECHO, a nonprofit in the Coastal Virginia area working to help solve the crisis vulnerable families are facing: isolation. Their work primarily focuses on foster care, adoption, and strengthening at-risk families to ensure every child knows the stability of a lasting, loving family.