Fostering Hope - With Jen Lilley

Brenda Shelton Dec 23, 2020

Today’s guest was the police sergeant supervising the Dallas Police Child Abuse Squad for many years. Though she’s retired now, the horrors she witnessed towards our children still keep her up some nights. Here to educate us and help us all foster hope through love in action is Brenda Shelton.

Danielle Gletow - One Simple Wish Dec 16, 2020

On today’s podcast, we chat with Danielle Gletow: foster and adoptive momma and founder of One Simple Wish an innovative online platform that connects current and former foster youth with people who want to help fulfill their critical needs.
https://www.onesimplewish.org/

Richard Villasana - Forever Homes for Foster Kids Dec 09, 2020

Today’s guest is the founder of the non-profit, Forever Homes for Foster Kids, and a leading international authority on immigration issues and foster families. He is a proud Navy veteran, national columnist with Foster Focus Magazine, and international speaker who has also translated for the United Nations. For nearly 25 years, his non-profit has worked with government agencies across the country to find families for immigrant and foster children to create a permanent home. He has helped more than 10,133 families reunite with their relatives in the U.S., Mexico and Latin America. Welcome to the podcast, Richard Villasana.

Lindy Conant-Cofer Dec 02, 2020

Today's guest has a HUGE heart. She lives a life of service and love, and is a foster and adoptive momma in Southern California. She’s a missionary, singer, songwriter, and worship leader with Circuit Riders. Welcome to the podcast, Lindy Conant-Cofer!

We Foster LA Nov 25, 2020

Welcome to season 3 of the Fostering Hope podcast! Today, we have the incredible founders of We Foster LA, Dominique Furukawa and Lesley Hoff.
https://fosterlovela.org/
@WeFosterLosAngeles
https://www.instagram.com/wefosterlosangeles/

Ashley Rhodes-Courter Sep 30, 2020

This week we hear from Ashley Rhodes-Courter. An incredible woman who grew up in foster care and went on to become a Nationally Renowned Keynote Speaker, New York Times Best Selling Author, A Clinical Social Woker, and founder and Executive Director of the Foundation for Sustainable Families
https://www.amazon.com/Three-Little-Words-Ashley-Rhodes-Courter/dp/1416948074
www.SustainableFamiliesFoundation.org

Cerissa Patterson Sep 23, 2020

On today’s podcast, we chat with wonder woman Cerissa Patterson, adoptive mom to 11 children through foster care and learn how on earth she does it all!
Follow Cerissa on instagram at @CerissaPatterson and shop her store at cerissapatterson.arbonne.com

Peter Mutabazi - Foster Dad Flipper Sep 16, 2020

Today’s guest is Peter Mutabazi, a single foster dad, who opened his home to children in need of safety, love and stability after growing up in an abusive home in Uganda. He went on to become a renowned blogger, youtuber, and creator of “Now I am Known”, a brand with a mission to make children feel seen, heard, and known. His story is making waves and encouraging so many others to love the forgotten children in this nation.
For more info: https://linktr.ee/fosterdadflipper

Kelly Hughes - The Foster Love Project Sep 09, 2020

This week, we talk to fellow foster mom and founder of The Foster Love Project, Kelly Hughes!
https://www.fosterloveproject.org/
Here is Kelly’s basic how to start a placement bag guide:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d36Ys54pO7JoWKkzRh6xioClz7eWolrh/view?usp=sharing

Social Worker: "Norman" Sep 02, 2020

On today’s episode, I’ll be chatting with Superman himself, Kayden’s former social worker, who is my personal hero and is the entire reason I’m still going as a foster parent, Norman! We’re going to keep his last name and any details of cases private, but today, we’ll discuss what it’s like to be a social worker, how we as foster parents and a community can help encourage our social workers, and more!

Robert P.K. Mooney Aug 26, 2020

This week Robert P.K. Mooney, a former foster youth turned success, addresses how to overcome the odds for youth who age of foster care! His incredible book, A Foster Kid’s Road to Success is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734796901

Panel: Recruiters from Wendy's Wonderful Kids Aug 12, 2020

A lot of you know from following Jen on social media or listening to the episode with Rita Soronen from season one, that she is a celebrity ambassador for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. So today, we decided to host a panel of recruiters from their Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program to learn more about how their signature adoption program works. Jen will be joined by:
Shantell Lewis -a Wendy’s wonderful kids adoption recruiter from New York City.
Tasha Rihm- a Wendy’s wonderful kids adoption recruiter from Indianapolis.
And Chelsey Winegar -Wendy’s wonderful kids supervisor overseeing recruiters in Utah.

Jason Johnson Aug 05, 2020

On today’s podcast, we talk to Jason Johnson.
Find Jason on Instagram @JasonJohnson and check out his blog Jason Johnson here http://jasonjohnsonblog.com/blog/to-foster-dads

Care Portal: Rebekah Weigel Jul 29, 2020

Care Portal’s Rebekah Weigel comes on to chat about how we can all rise up to meet the needs of our community and children in foster care. Plus, a brief introduction about Olive Crest’s Safe Families Program.
https://www.careportal.org/
https://safe-families.org/

Season 2 Premiere: Dr. John DeGarmo IS BACK! Jul 22, 2020

Dr. John DeGarmo: How to save a child’s life by stopping premature reunification. Putting a child’s safety and mental health over a timeline.
SIGN OUR PETITION: http://chng.it/K6NwpDZHkd

Season 2 Coming Soon Jun 23, 2020

We are off for the summer but Season 2 will be here before you know it!

My Story Jun 15, 2020

This is my story. To help me build the neighborhood for kids in foster care, visit JenLilleyMusic.com and click Voices That Give tab to learn more.

Beth Schneider Jun 08, 2020

Beth Schneider joins Jen on today's episode of Fostering Hope. Follow Beth on Instagram at @schneiderladies.

Dr. John DeGarmo Jun 01, 2020

Guest: Dr. John DeGarmo
WEBSITE: https://www.drjohndegarmofostercare.com/
On todays podcast we tackle foster parent burnout, the rapid rate of turn over, and address some serious issues that need to be addressed on a Federal level!

Amanda Beery May 25, 2020

On today’s podcast, we talk foster momma to foster momma and hear the heartbeat and passion for our kids and our mission.
Find Amanda on Instagram @MyTrueNorthBlog and check out her amazing t-shirts on https://www.bonfire.com/closed-on-sunday/

Voices That Give May 18, 2020

Find out more about Voices That Give: https://www.jenlilley.com/howitworks

CHILD HOPE SERVICES: Heather and Daniel Fowler May 11, 2020

Heather and Daniel Fowler from Child Hope Services join the podcast!

FOSTER VILLAGE AUSTIN: Chrystal Smith May 04, 2020

For more information on Foster Village Austin, check out...
fostervillage.info OR contact Chrystal at Chrystal@fostervillageaustin.org

PROJECT ORPHANS: Brittany Rae Stokes Apr 27, 2020

In this episode:
We cover RAD, attachment disorders, how to explain foster care and loss to your children, boundaries, mental health, and how to start an amazing non profit or simply help kids in foster care.
For more information, check out: Projectorphans.org
THE WHOLE BRAIN CHILD https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697
JENLILLEYMUSIC.COM for competition (Details coming soon)!

JAMES STOREHOUSE: Stacy DeWitt Apr 20, 2020

This week, Jen is joined by Stacy Dewitt of James Storehouse.
Today’s topics include how to start a nonprofit, and how to help foster youth, their families, and their care takers.
LINKS:
https://www.jamesstorehouse.org/amazon-registry
https://www.jamesstorehouse.org/
IF YOU ARE A SOCIAL WORKER IN NEED OF RESOURCES FOR A FOSTER/KINSHIP PLACEMENT OR AN AGED OUT YOUTH, PLEASE EMAIL JAMES STOREHOUSE DIRECTLY AT JAMESSTOREHOUSE@GMAIL.COM

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Apr 13, 2020

Rita Soronen, President & CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, joins Jen for Episode 2! For more information on how to get involved, head to https://www.davethomasfoundation.org/

Childhelp Apr 06, 2020

We are so happy to have Sara and Yvonne from Childhelp join us for our first episode! For more on how to get involved with Childhelp, head over to https://www.childhelp.org/

Launching April 6th! Mar 20, 2020

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