Bethany Riley and her husband, Benji, originally planned to foster school-age kids or older and did not plan to accept any babies. But when they got the call for Journey, they couldn’t say no. Little…
Jami KaebMarch 27, 2023
Kristen Thomas entered into kinship care after suffering abuse, but experienced deep-rooted challenges when she felt misunderstood, unsupported, and became homeless after aging out of care. As an adult, Kristen has taken the time to…
Jami KaebMarch 13, 2023
Did you know that March is National Social Work Month? Here at TFI, we are so grateful for the men and women who selflessly commit to supporting the foster care community each and every day…
Jami KaebMarch 9, 2023
Have you ever wondered how foster care works? Perhaps you are interested in becoming a foster parent or you are curious about the systems to provide care work in this country. Whatever the reason for…
Jami KaebFebruary 23, 2023
Today on the podcast, we are talking about a special kind of care in the foster care community called kinship care. Kinship care is when children are cared for by grandparents, extended family members, or…
Jami KaebFebruary 20, 2023
The LGBTQIA+ conversation has intersected with foster care heavily in recent years and it has prompted many people in the foster care community to have questions such as: How can we care for our LGBTQ+…
Jami KaebFebruary 13, 2023
I love every time I get the opportunity to talk with Jenn Hook here on the ol’ podcast! Jenn has a deep passion for the adoptive and foster care communities. She is the Founder and…
Jami KaebFebruary 6, 2023
April Guffey is dedicated to being a resource for adoptive and foster parents, as well as the children in their care. April is an adoptee, former foster youth, and owner of Mercy and Healing, which…
Jami KaebJanuary 30, 2023
The first week of a foster care placement can be tough, and there are some practical things that may help during this initial period with the child placed in your home.
Sarah WilsonJanuary 26, 2023
