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.

Trauma Drama University with Gina Heumann

Gina Heumann and her hubby adopted two boys from Guatemala… her youngest was neglected by his foster mom, resulting in over a decade of chaos and frustration. Through her love of research, Gina tried and tested many therapies and treatments and finally found a path to healing. She is now the author of Love Never Quits:…Read more

Happiness After Trauma with Dr Marissa Pei

Dr. Marissa, introduced to Oprah as the Asian Oprah, is an organizational psychologist and media personality who speaks and consults all over the world. She’s the celebrity host producer of the 2016 Podcast of the Year Top 10 in Health Award-winning CNBC syndicated show “Take My Advice, I’m Not Using It: Get Balanced with Dr….Read more

Nipunika Coe’s Foster Care Journey

After spending time in an orphanage and 8 years in foster care, she hopes to give back to the fostercare community by highlighting other successful foster care alumni through her platform and futurepodcast; Belonging Starts Here.  Find her on Facebook Here On IG right Here Her business IG Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All…Read more

What is a Guardian Ad Litem in Foster Care with Shanelle Dupree

Shanelle Dupree has deep Midwestern roots. She was born in Nebraska, raised in Oklahoma, and moved to Kansas to attend Washburn University School of Law. Shanelle is a lawyer, author, speaker, administrator, strategic connector, wife of a Pastor and Elected Official, and mama of 4. Shanelle’s faith is the thread that connects her life.Attorney Dupree practiced law for nearly a decade representing…Read more

All the Faces of Foster Care with Natalie Chavis Fisher

Natalie Chavis Fisher is a best-selling author, third-generation attorney and executive producer for the feature documentary Foster Care: Perfect Imperfection. She is a leading expert in foster care adoption committed to helping improve the lives of vulnerable children and their caretakers. Natalie believes broken systems break children and has dedicated her life to help foster healing. She…Read more

My Kids are in Foster Care – Now What?

This week we hear a story from Tamara Sipp. Her life was turned upside down by an event that could happen to any hard-working single parent doing the best that she could.  Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here https://linktr.ee/fostercarenation Support Our Mission https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fostercare https://patreon.com/fostercarenation Website https://fostercarenation.com Connect with us on our…Read more

Foster Care Inspiration with Juanita Grant

  Juanita H. Grant known as The Parent Mastermind is a Mother of 5, includes both bio and adoptive. Fostering 30 children in the past 25+ years. A Board Member of MAFF (Mass Alliance for Families). PAYA (Preparing Adolescents for Young Adulthood), MAPP Trainer, Keeping Kids Safe Trainer, Trauma Certified, Financial Educator. Inspire by Juanita the Parent Master Mind…Read more

Raising Other People’s Children with Debbie Ausburn

Debbie Ausburn is a social worker turned lawyer who has served as a house parent, foster parent, criminal prosecutor of crimes against children, and stepparent.  She now advises, and defends youth-serving organizations.  She is the author of Raising Other People’s Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me About Bringing Together a Blended Family.You can follow Debbie’s blog at OtherPeoplesChildren.org. You can…Read more

Welcome to the Foster Lane with Sarah Salisott

Sarah’s Links The FosterLane Website Welcome to the Foster Lane – Parenting Advice From a Coach Who’s Been There Chapter 1 – When it’s hard, it’s hard Chapter 2 – When it’s good, it’s good Chapter 3 – 3 Simple strategies to take you from striving to thriving Chapter 4 – You can’t do it…Read more