We hope these conversations will give you a greater understanding of the issues facing our city.
The Riverside Project Podcast shares conversations with people across the foster care community—including child welfare experts, foster and adoptive parents, church and nonprofit leaders, and individuals with lived experience in the child welfare system. Tune in for new episodes every month on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Podcast Episodes
Mobilizing Community Resources in Houston (feat. Alysa Elliott-Wilson, DFPS)
The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is most commonly known for “taking children away” from unsafe home environments.…
Reflections on Raising Children in Foster Care (feat. Christian & Morgan Nichols)
Christian & Morgan Nichols are an incredible couple who have been on their foster care journey for over three years.
How to Support Children Who Age Out (feat. Nicole Davis, Operation: Achieve Independence)
Nicole Davis is the executive director of Operation: Achieve Independence (OAI). OAI focuses on supporting youth aging out of foster…
A Heart of Hospitality (feat. Fr. Drew Knowles, Oak Forest Anglican Church)
Drew Knowles is the Rector of Oak Forest Anglican Church in Houston, Texas, and the co-author of "Hospitality: The Convivial…
How We Come Alongside Families (feat. Kathleen Cowie & Caitlin Simpson)
Kathleen Cowie and Caitlin Simpson, staff members at The Riverside Project, share what they do and how it impacts the…
The Challenges of Parenting in a Transracial Adoption (feat. Julie Etter)
Julie Etter continues the conversation on transracial adoption, some of the struggles parents and children may go through, key resources…
What is TBRI®? (feat. Mitzi McBride)
Mitzi McBride is not only well-versed in TBRI® but is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years…
The Extraordinary Power of Belonging (feat. Gaelin Elmore)
Deeply experiencing belonging was the key for Gaelin Elmore to recover from a childhood of trauma, abuse, and over ten…
How Any Church Can Serve Those Involved in Foster Care (feat. Mireya Scholes, Atascocita Community Church)
One person's passion can lead to a vibrant foster care and adoptive ministry at their church and through collaboration.
