Stories

[TW: ORIGINAL AUDIO FROM A CHILD REMOVAL] Cat & Jack chat with Melissa Bright who experienced a devastating false child abuse charge where her children were removed from her care due to overlooked medical information and a "better safe than sorry" attitude. Many of us heard about her story on the Do No Harm Podcast, but we bring her in for a conversation from a child welfare perspective.

Jack & Cat are back to discuss more about the abuse and neglect of Natalia Grace

Jack & Cat are back to discuss more about the abuse and neglect of Natalia Grace

Cat & Jack discuss the curious case of Natalia Grace, We discuss how the docuseries on Netflix addresses the situation as well as how a careful examination of facts and documents paints a very particular story of both the adoption, abuse, and abandonment of an orphan from Ukraine. Please be advised that this episode discusses some adult topics that may be sensitive for young ears.

Cat & Jack chat with Deric from Boldfam - the viral social sensation who has recently undergone an interaction with CPS in Texas due to an abuse call from a doctor.

Jack, Nichole, & special guest Coryn discuss the various avenues of adoption, including: international adoption; domestic private adoption, foster care waiting child adoption, or adoption of a foster child who was unable to be reunified.

Nichole & Jack chat with nichole's teen son Sisco about his time in foster care group homes after 4+ years and 70+ foster homes.

TW: Child Abuse in foster care Jack & Nichole & Jack Jr, chat with Nichole's son Lucas who discusses being abused in foster care, and shares his sweet optimism and resilience.

Now that we have dragged a couple special hosts into our equation and are starting a new season - we are excited to spend some time letting you get to know all of us a little better.

Jack & Cat sit with Nichole who has had one wild ride through successfully adopting three siblings despite enormous adversity. She has had to remain quiet throughout the media reports over the past year, due to the confidentiality requirements of foster parents and those involved with these cases. But… Today… She takes her voice back. Join us for this special episode!

Jack & Cat sit and chat with a fostermom who has an interesting story about her life flipping upside down as a foster parent.

Jack, Cat, & Mac discuss the journey Mac took to become successful at changing her life and repairing her family.

Cat (Therapist) & Jack (Fostermom) talk to Ellie (a former foster youth) who has recently reunified with her son who was removed from her care and placed in foster care. Ellie had to overcome so many obstacles, including addiction, domestic violence, raising a son with special needs (autism), and learning how to advocate for herself. Listen along to her journey and how she is determined to end...