210. This is Only The Beginning (and we need your help): Our Foster Care Journey Part 3

A Force To Be Reckoned With

Did you know that the goal of foster care is reunification?

Join us as we share our deeply personal journey through the foster care system. We'll capture the pivotal moments of hope when the kids' mother entered rehab, sparking hope of reunification. We'll recount the unexpected bonds formed and many impactful moments in between.

If you've ever wondered about the true impact of community involvement in foster care, our experiences will shed light on the pivotal role it plays. When our family grew from four members to eight nearly overnight, we set our minds to the fact that we were going to maintain our active involvement in the community. In this episode, we reflect on the support we received from friends, sports teams, and school communities, which proved crucial in creating a nurturing environment for the children. We also delve into the complexities we faced during this transition and emphasize the importance of expanding your support network to raise awareness and inspire others.

Whether you're considering fostering or looking for ways to support those who do, this episode offers heartwarming stories and invaluable insights that you won't want to miss.

Episode Highlights:

• A new chance of hope.
• Your obedience impacts others.
• Doing what’s right despite what others might think.
• The support of community.
• A full-circle God moment.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on A Force to Be Reckoned With:

• Jointheforce.us
• Follow us on Instagram @bethanyadkins
• Find us on Youtube!

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

Chapters

1. Navigating Foster Care Challenges (00:00:00)

2. Living Life Fully Amid Foster Challenges (00:13:05)

3. Community Support in Foster Care Reunification (00:23:34)

4. Journey of Hope and Redemption (00:30:35)

5. Answering the Call to Serve (00:38:46)