Welcome to Season 12 of The Forgotten Podcast! To kick it off, I have a helpful conversation with Emily Smithhart, an incredible woman who is a biological and foster mom, as well as a TFI…
Jami KaebJanuary 10, 2022
Tod and Gretchen Sawyer’s world was turned upside down when they lost their first biological daughter. They decided to honor her memory by sponsoring a child through the local Department of Social Services, which was…
Jami KaebDecember 13, 2021
Tricia Collins’ primary memory from her childhood was one of fear. Tricia grew up in and aged out of the foster care system after she was the victim of horrific abuse at the hand of…
Jami KaebNovember 29, 2021
Whether you are a foster parent, adoptive parent, or someone that wants to learn how to spot the warning signs of human trafficking, we all have a duty to be aware of what those are.…
Jami KaebNovember 11, 2021
Every year, approximately 23,000 youth “age out” of foster care in the United States. Aging out occurs when unadopted youth emancipate from foster care, usually between the ages of 18 and 21 (age varies based…
Sarah WilsonNovember 8, 2021
Trent Taylor’s earliest memories are filled with abuse and extreme neglect. These circumstances led to entering foster care at the age of four where he would remain until he was nine years old.
Jami KaebNovember 1, 2021
This episode honestly hit me hard. I was an emotional wreck by the end! If you’ve ever wondered how foster care would affect your biological children, if you are feeling the weight of it all…
Jami KaebOctober 18, 2021
Over the years, we've had the opportunity to share some stories from some of our TFI Advocates, and I'd like to share those with you today. I hope this will be an encouragement to you…
Gaelin ElmoreOctober 11, 2021
Today I have a special conversation that I’m excited to share with you. Most often, we view the world of foster care through the lens of foster parents, former foster youth, or those that support…
Jami KaebOctober 4, 2021
