Podcast
From Foster Youth to Social Worker (feat. Travis Hand, Texas Children’s Hospital)
Once a teen struggling to navigate the challenges of growing up in the foster care system, Travis gained a strong passion for social work in college.
Read MoreImproving the System Together (feat. Shaundricka Easley, Texas Department of Family Protective Services)
Shaundricka Easley is the Deputy Regional Director at the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. She has been with the department for over 15 years and had various roles during that time as well as served all 13 counties across the Houston area.
Read MoreWalking with Families for the Long Haul (feat. Jenni Lord)
Jenni Lord is a resolute advocate for fostering family healing through the power of genuine connection. In 2008, she established Chosen, a trailblazing nonprofit dedicated to nurturing children’s recovery from trauma by empowering their families.
Read MoreA Dedication to Child and Family Well-Being (feat. Jesse Booher, DePelchin Children’s Center)
Jesse Booher is the Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of DePelchin Children’s Center, which provides foster care and adoption services in Texas communities.
Read MoreCreating Safe Spaces for the Next Generation (feat. Chandler James)
It all started with a simple napkin exercise. Chandler James was asked to write his dream on a napkin. Initially, it seemed like a silly exercise but when he was finished his napkin read: creating safe spaces for the next generation.
Read MoreFinding Success in Education for Foster Youth (feat. Dr. Danisha Keating)
Former foster youth face many challenges when it comes to education and just 4% of them will go on to obtain a four-year college degree. As a former foster youth herself, Dr. Danisha Keating shares the challenges she faced, her struggle to overcome trauma, and what we can do to support former foster youth today.
Read MoreWhat Is International Foster Care? (feat. Krista Kesseler)
We’re really glad to have Krista Kesseler here to shed some like on the topic of serving youth through international foster care. Krista is the Community Outreach Specialist for the St. Jerome Emiliani Foster Care Program.
Read MoreOffering Your Family to a Child in Foster Care (feat. Jennifer Clifford)
In this episode, Jennifer Clifford shares her journey becoming a foster parent and the lessons she learned, the realities of reunification, and how they transitioned to becoming adoptive parents.
Read MoreLearning to Listen to One Another (feat. Luevenia Chapman)
Luevenia Chapman is the co-founder and Program Director for Hearts with Hope Foundation, a local general residential operation (GRO) that provides treatment services for girls ages 7-23.
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