Author: Jason

I am a father to 7 children, foster dad to 20 or so kids. I've got this blog and a podcast with my wife Amanda.

Empathy and Angst Through Group Homes with Shannon Weatherly

March 6, 2022By Jason

You can find Shannon’s podcast page on Instagram.  Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here https://linktr.ee/fostercarenation Merch! http://tee.pub/lic/RwiARsuuDHs Call the Voicemail Line 413-foster 3 (413) 367-8373 Foster Care 101 Free webinar with NO sales pitch! Support Our Mission https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fostercare https://patreon.com/fostercarenation Website https://fosterarenation.com Comments 00 Comments in moderation Connect with us on our Facebook…Read more

Adopted Twice to Post Traumatic Faith with Jill Riley

February 28, 2022By Jason

Jill has over 30 years of experience as a minister. She has served as bothlead pastor and staff pastor over the years as well as been a part ofplanting three churches. She now works with the Evangelical CovenantChurch.As a business consultant and leadership coach, Jill has workedextensively in the areas of leadership development and strategicplanning.Jill…Read more

Adoption and Trauma with Anastasia Lee

February 13, 2022By Jason

Anastasia Lee volunteers with FundFC. Check out their website to see how you can help! Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here https://linktr.ee/fostercarenation Merch! http://tee.pub/lic/RwiARsuuDHs Call the Voicemail Line 413-foster 3 (413) 367-8373 Foster Care 101 Free webinar with NO sales pitch! Support Our Mission https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fostercare https://patreon.com/fostercarenation Website https://fostercarenation.com Connect with us on our Facebook…Read more

Foster Care as a Calling with Lindsey

February 6, 2022By Jason

Lindsey and her husband decided at a young age that they felt called to serve as foster parents. She tells of their journey working with older youth in the foster care system.   Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here https://linktr.ee/fostercarenation Merch! http://tee.pub/lic/RwiARsuuDHs Call the Voicemail Line 413-foster 3 (413) 367-8373 Foster…Read more

Foster Care from Every Angle with Lily Cory

January 29, 2022By Jason

Lily’s story has foster care and adoption at the beginning, middle, and in her future. She is on the board for The Mockingbird Society. Check them out if you are interested in youth advocacy. Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here https://linktr.ee/fostercarenation Merch! http://tee.pub/lic/RwiARsuuDHs Call the Voicemail Line 413-foster 3 (413) 367-8373…Read more

Foster Care Through the Eyes of Michael Unbroken

January 20, 2022By Jason

Michael hosts the Think Unbroken Podcast. His life led him through trauma and a truly unique path through the world of foster care! His story can help all of us begin to see our world through the lens of healing wounds. https://www.ThinkUnbrokenPodcast.com You can find him everywhere online @michaelunbroken Michael was born to a hyper-abusive…Read more

Brain Science in Foster Care with Lauren Spigelmyer

January 2, 2022By Jason

Parenting and educating children is one of the greatest experiences in life, but it comes with plenty of emotionally draining challenges. Join behavioral health specialist Lauren Spigelmyer each week as she discusses strategies and tips for how to hack your brain, build and strengthen relationships, and teach people how to recognize and neutralize their emotional…Read more

The Bond with Foster Care Author Angelo (AM) Grotticelli

December 27, 2021By Jason

“The Bond” is a powerful memoir that chronicles the strength of the relationships formed among a collection of unrelated siblings who forged a remarkable, separate, and permanent family within a foster home.   Kirkus.com calls it: “A poignant, infuriating, informative, and ultimately triumphant account of an unusual clan.”   BookLife.com wrote: “Grotticelli’s unsparing honesty about…Read more