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Episode 11: What it Feels Like to Be in Foster Care, from an Adult Who’s Been There

By September 11, 2016January 3rd, 2023Podcast

“I was heartbroken, like here we go again. I was tired…at 8 years old, just exhausted from life.”

Nicole Argo is a pastor’s wife and mom of two who grew up in foster care. Her firsthand account of the emotions and struggles that face children in foster care on a regular basis will help you understand how critical every effort to help those in the foster care community is and how showing and sharing the love of Jesus will make a difference in every life.

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Meet Our Guest

Nicole Argo is married to her college sweetheart, Jason, and they have two beautiful children: an 8-year-old daughter, Rowen, and 5-year-old son, Sawyer. Nicole is a wedding and portrait photographer and Jason is a pastor. They have been doing ministry together for over 14 years. Nicole grew up in foster care from the age of 7 and is passionate about sharing her story so others will know they are not alone.

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