Possible and Likely

Resources mentioned:The King Zoo and the Funny Farm, Cindy King’s BlogMore Than Enough- Grow Your Church Foster Care MinistryVictorious Hope Consulting, John and Cindy King’s Consulting Business (30:25)Support Group on ZoomPlease share the Possible and Likely podcast, review, and subscribe today to help us get the word out about our region’s foster care crisis. Together, we can have more than enough. 

Resources mentioned:Studies show 50% of foster families stop fostering a year in if they don’t have respite or a support team; with a support team or respite care, 90% of families at least make it through two years. (Source: Promise686)List of ways to support foster familiesNaomi’s ClosetListen to last episode with Cindy KingPlease share the Possible and Likely podcast, review, and subscribe today to help us get the word out about our region’s foster care crisis. Together, we can have more than enough. 

Resources mentioned:Aging out statistics (YouTube Video)World Without Orphans’ “Roadmap,” Research on Orphan Spirit (page 24)List of organizations in our area who work with aging out teens.The Cracked Pot Coffee ShopBethany HouseThe Launch PadDreamhouseSupport Resources for Teens Aging OutNew Hope MinistriesIn Him Christian WellnessEmily’s list of ways to get involved with the Cracked PotPray, Mentor, Volunteer.Donate to The Cracked PotVisit The Cracked Pot and get some coffee!Follow on FacebookPlease share the Possible and Likely podcast, review, and subscribe today to help us get the word out about our region’s foster care crisis. Together, we can have more than enough. 

Resources mentioned:“For the Unsure Husband,” Jason JohnsonWest Shore Free Church Foster Care Initiative (Find a Care Community)Foster/Adopt Support Group at Daybreak ChurchList of Area’s Foster Care AgenciesPlease share the Possible and Likely podcast, review, and subscribe today to help us get the word out about our region’s foster care crisis. Together, we can have more than enough. 

Resources mentioned:Become a Respite Parent by applying to become a foster parent. Visit one of these resources to take your next step.List of Area’s Foster Care AgenciesWest Shore Free Foster Care InitiativeFoster/Adopt Support Group at Daybreak ChurchStudies show 50% of foster families stop fostering a year in if they don’t have respite or a support team; with a support team or respite care, 90% of families at least make it through two years. (Source: Promise686)Respite care decreases stress in families, risk of abuse and neglect, marital tensions, depression and aloneness. (Source: ChildWelfare.gov linked report, page 27)Please share the Possible and Likely podcast, review, and subscribe today to help us get the word out about our region’s foster care crisis. Together, we can have more than enough. 

Resources mentioned: Family Engagement InitiativeApply to become a Social/Case WorkerCumberland CountyDauphin CountyPerry CountyYork CountyOur Father’s Hope has 2 initiatives:Naomi’s Closet (donate clothes for newborn to size 8; given to foster & host families)Backpacks of Hope (see webpage for what to pack and donate; given to kids and agencies in immediate need)Instant Family (Movie review from Pluggedin)List of Area’s Foster Care AgenciesPlease share the Possible and Likely podcast, review, and subscribe today to help us get the word out about our region’s foster care crisis. Together, we can have more than enough. 

Resources mentioned:·     Safe Families for Children (Harrisburg Chapter)·     West Shore Free Foster Care InitiativePlease share the Possible and Likely podcast, review, and subscribe today to help us get the word out about our region’s foster care crisis. Together, we can have more than enough. 

Resources mentioned:·     Hank Johnson, Harrisburg Brethren in Christ ChurchPlease share the Possible and Likely podcast, review, and subscribe today to help us get the word out about our region’s foster care crisis. Together, we can have more than enough. 

Resources mentioned: PA State Representative Sheryl M. Delozier PA State of the Child (2019)   State of Child Welfare (2019) Please share the Possible and Likely podcast, review, and subscribe today to help us get the word out about our region’s foster care crisis. Together, we can have more than enough.   

Resources mentioned: PA State of the Child (2019)   State of Child Welfare (2019) Please share the Possible and Likely podcast, review, and subscribe today to help us get the word out about our region’s foster care crisis. Together, we can have more than enough.