ReStoried

If you truly want to help a child- you must first start by supporting the Mama. In this episode, we have the privilege of engaging in a meaningful interview with the women from the Mentor Mom Ministry at Louisville Church, which explores the vital topic of supporting single moms.  These incredible women have made it their mission to provide assistance, guidance, and a strong support system for sin...

Have you ever wondered how Foster Our Community and Hope Bridge work together? Welcome back to another episode of ReStoried! Today, we're discussing the incredible journey of our two organizations – Foster Our Community and Hope Bridge. Join us as we share some really exciting news about the merging of Foster Our Community with Hope Bridge, and discover the “why” behind our decision!   Throug...

A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices. In the world of foster care, there can be a lot of darkness and discouragement, unfortunately. However, with it being Christmas, in today’s episode, we want to share some hope with our success stories and shed some positive light on all the amazing things that are being done to support these vulnerable families. We are each sharing our story of Impact an...

It is very clear that God calls all of us to care for the vulnerable, like those in the Foster Care System.  So churches, where are you?  In this episode, we passionately advocate for the pivotal role of the church in supporting foster children. We share our personal callings into foster care to aid the vulnerable, but it raises a critical concern about sustaining those who take on this challengin...

“It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”  Or at least that’s what we’re being told on commercials, social media, and pretty much anywhere else we look. But what happens when it’s Christmas time, and you’re feeling anything but merry?  In today’s episode, we are here to normalize and validate your feelings if this time of year doesn’t always feel as magical as you think it should. Christmas can o...

When you start your Foster Care journey, there will sometimes be people who just don’t get it.  When your friends and family question your decision to begin Foster Care, what should you do?  For many people, their first instinct is to isolate themselves and try to carry the burdens of their journey themselves. This often leads to burnout and people deciding to stop fostering prematurely.  There is...

One of the most common fears that people have when beginning their Foster Care journey is what their relationship with the child’s biological family will look like. Will they view you as an enemy or someone who is on their side?  Join us in this episode as we share our initial perspectives on biological family relationships, exploring how these perspectives underwent transformative shifts througho...

So much of our organization has been built on relationships. Often if you build the relationship first, the need will arise.  Over the last several months, we have been intentionally building relationships with people around us such as caseworkers, the single moms in our program, foster children, foster families, and youth who have aged out of the system. Today, we are excited to share ways that y...

Did you know that what you do today will leave a legacy for generations to come? Today, we are honored to share the mics with The Christ Foundation Executive Director Lewis Yoder and Director of Operations Andi Kadas. The Christ Foundation was founded by Jerry Moore back in 1971. Jerry Moore was an extremely successful businessman with a heart for helping those in need. He spent much of his life q...

Is everyone called to be a foster family? Join us today as we chat with our Director of Church Engagement, Brian Troyer. Brian candidly shares what led his family to foster care, as well as his experience along the way. As you’ve likely realized through our previous episodes, many of these stories have been divinely intertwined, and Brian’s journey is no exception. He shares how he and his wife Br...

Do you have someone who will come to you in your deepest valleys and meet you right where you are? Today, we are honored to share a conversation with our Single Mom’s Program Director, Melanie Montgomery.  Melanie has held the titles of foster and adoptive mom and is also a social worker in child and family welfare. On today’s episode, Melanie shares her story and heart for what led her to foster...

“I could never do foster care because I could never let them go and say goodbye.” The above statement is a common and genuine sentiment many share when discussing foster care. Foster care is a journey that can come with unexpected twists and turns, sacrifice, and yes, sometimes even goodbyes and heartache. Join us today as our Foster Care Program Director, Nicole Bowman, shares her journey to fost...

“I’ve always dreamed of doing foster care.” When people share their journeys of becoming foster families, this might be a common phrase you hear. The reality is that this isn’t the case for everyone who becomes a foster parent. For our Executive Director, Lisa Robertson, foster care was never on her radar. Lisa married her husband, they had their first baby, and everything seemed to be going as pl...

“The system is so broken” is a common phrase when we talk about foster care - and it is. But does that mean that we don’t engage? Is it even possible to bring hope to dark places like this, or is it too far gone?  While there’s no doubt that the child welfare system is overwhelmed and struggling nationwide, we truly believe that hope is not lost. We believe that as we follow Christ’s example of st...

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