Family Is The Answer

Merry Christmas from the Family is the Answer Podcast! For this very special episode, we are joined by our mentors and friends, Dennis and Thammie Sy. Having opened up their home to a child in need in 2020 and allowing their family to take part in foster care since, Dennis and Thammie share some of the most profound things they've learned along the way—on brokenness, compassion, and the miracle of...

Here's the second part of our holiday chat on adoption with Jon and Chrina Henson, and Edrei and Thine Canda. This time, we dive into Edrei's recent article, "What Being An Ampon Really Means," where he talks about stigma in the Filipino culture, followed by biblical truth on adoption, family, and identity. Whether you're a parent, young professional, or a student, don't miss this enlightening and...

We're celebrating the holiday season with Christmas specials this month. To kick it off, Jon and Chrina Henson chat with their very good friends and fellow adoption advocates, Edrei and Thine Canda. In this first part, they chat and reflect on the Christmas story and their own family's adoption story. Tune in to hear about how they waited for seven years, how God opened their hearts to adoption, a...

Do adoptees think about their biological families? This is one of the most common questions around adoption. On the podcsat, we get to hear the answer from adoptees themselves. Listen to Part 2 of our episode on the truth about being adopted with Ina Ferrer and Carissa Moran. This is Family is the Answer: An Adoption and Foster Care Podcast. Know more about us a t roheifoundation.o rg

In this conversation, we get real about what it's like growing up as adopted kids—the love, beauty, and power, as well as the expectations, trauma, triggers, and more. Join Ina Ferrer and Carissa Moran as they share stories of adoption and their friendship from childhood, adulthood, and now even motherhood! This is Family is the Answer: An Adoption and Foster Care Podcast. Know more about us at ro...

Discovering your purpose is not a straight path. In fact, for Chrina, the path that led to ROHEI Foundation included some very difficult seasons. In this episode, she recounts the journey of learning that it's not so much God giving purpose in our pain, but more of leaning in and discovering the purpose that is there. This is Family is the Answer: An Adoption and Foster Care Podcast. Know more abo...

This episode is with students, about students, and for students! We continue our conversation with Jhannah and Tanya, where they share their experience as interns—projects they did, friendships they built, and the amazing impact they made. It's people like them that make us believe students play a tremendous role in ending the orphan crisis. Listen to find out why! This is Family is the Answer: An...

Fun fact: Around 40 of the volunteers behind ROHEI Foundation are students! Yup, while most people think that adoption and foster care are for those ready to welcome home a child, Team ROHEI Foundation proves that anyone and everyone can take part in ending the orphan crisis! In this episode, we catch up with two of our interns, Jhannah Capistrano and Tanya Paraso. Listen as they share the real re...

Kindness is loaning someone your strength instead of reminding them of their weakness. — Andy Stanley In this episode, join Chrina and ROHEI Foundation's Manager for Partnerships, Esther Suson, as they recall how the power of kindness showed up in the stories around us and got the team through a very difficult week. This is Family is the Answer: An Adoption and Foster Care Podcast. Know more about...

Did you know that for children in institutions, there's a higher chance of aging out than getting adopted? This was the reality that Issa Tica and her family encountered when they met the two boys that they would eventually call their sons. In this episode, Issa shares how fostering and adopting an older child can be one of the most powerful things you can do. This is Family is the Answer: An Adop...

Adoption is a big and important life decision for your family and the child that could be involved. This is why we encourage you to take your time and put careful thought and prayer in pushing through with the adoption journey. For this week's episode, let's recalibrate together as we prompt you with some reasons why adoption would be right for you! This is Family is the Answer: An Adoption and Fo...

As Orphan Sunday marks its 20th year, we're sharing this eye-opening conversation we had with its Global Director, Jodi Jackson Tucker, back in 2020. In this episode, see how Orphan Sunday got started and how God has used it to spread the light of His love to orphans and vulnerable children. This is Family is the Answer: An Adoption and Foster Care Podcast. Know more about us a t roheifoundation.o...

Whether adoption and foster care are not for you, or you're just not ready for it yet, this cause can still be dear to your heart - and something you can take action in! In this episode, we explore the different ways you can show love and care for adoptive and foster families around you. This is Family is the Answer: An Adoption and Foster Care Podcast. Know more about us at roheifoundation.org DI...

Content Warning: Child Trafficking In the Philippines and other Asian countries, it is a sad reality that some mothers cannot hold their newborn babies in their arms for as long as they want to. They resort to selling their babies and leaving their fate to illegal adoption. Together with Managing Director, Chrina Henson, and Social Worker, Sam Quibot, let's learn about how ROHEI Foundation address...

How do we avoid awkward conversations? How soon can we share about our adoption plans? Why should we celebrate Gotcha Day? In this episode, we give some very practical tips on creating a culture that not only accepts adoption, but celebrates it. These are things that families can do to prepare for and enjoy the journey. More than that, they also invite relatives, friends, and communities to embrac...

Because of the pandemic, we now know what it's like to be isolated, wait endlessly, and wonder when we’ll reunite with family. Now that we understand how tough it is, we remember orphaned and abandoned children who have been waiting in children's homes for years—for many of them, even without the assurance of being with a family. What is waiting like for these children? How are children’s homes co...

Let's talk about foster care. What is it and how is it different from adoption? How exactly does it work in the Philippines? And why should I consider it if I know I'm going to say goodbye? Join ROHEI Foundation's Managing Director, Chrina Cuna Henson, and Director for Advocacy, Jam Buen, as they share some truths they learned about foster care. This is Family is the Answer: An Adoption and Foster...

In our debut episode, our managing director Chrina Cuna-Henson tells us about the heart behind ROHEI Foundation and its beginnings. Here in the Philippines, we're familiar with visiting children's homes, but we don't always feel these children's urgent need for a family.  Let's talk about the orphan crisis in our nation and the call for families that brought ROHEI Foundation to life.  Th...

"Is anybody going to come and get me?" This is a question asked by millions of children all over the Philippines who are orphaned, abandoned, and neglected. The question for us now is, "How do we respond?" In this episode, learn what ROHEI Foundation does to address the orphan crisis, and discover what role you can play in orphan care and orphan prevention.   This is Family is the Answer: An...

Emotional preparation, communication with loved ones, logistics... we know it's a lot to think about, and so we lay the groundwork on how to get your adoption or foster care journey started.  This is Family is the Answer: An Adoption and Foster Care Podcast. Know more about us a t roheifoundation.o rg DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do n...