We sit down with Fostering Hope's new intern, Tanisha Warren, and discuss her background, inspirations, hopes and dreams for her future and the future of our schools, foster programs and social work in general.
Elaine Hullihen, our Hope and Balance Coordinator, guides you through a yoga and meditation session! This is much like the sessions our kids participate in and we love it so much we had to share it! We invite you to find a quiet space and 30 m
It’s bunny hop season and we are gearing up for our big basket give away. Karen and Christina talk about what is needed as the planning and preparations begin. Listen in and then check out the Fostering Hope Ohio website to sign up!
That is Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services motto. Currently, Cuyahoga County has the largest number of children waiting for adoption or placement in a foster home in years. In this episode, we hear from the staff of DCFS
There were so many great things in 2021 for Fostering Hope despite the pandemic. Our volunteers and staff kept our programs running as best they could, and we have the numbers to prove it! Listen as we review the accomplishments and look ahea
Nicole Shefrin, the founder of Fostering Hope Ohio, tells the why and how this organization came to be! Her incredible heart shines though as we discuss how many of the programs were created and the stories of how it has impacted the kids.
The holiday season can feel lonely and isolating for a child who can’t be with his or her family. The Holiday Gift ‘n Greet brings the joy of the holiday season to youth in foster care and residential treatment, allowing them to just be kid
The big annual fundraiser is almost here! Cara Berg, Development Director at Fostering Hope, talks about what to expect at this years event. Get your tickets by Sunday and join us!
We are on location at the Fostering Hope donation center with Karen Carter! It really takes a village to keep this organization running and we go behind the scenes to find out what generous donations have been given, what they need now, and how
Melvin Davis is a minister, a father, a volunteer, and the Dreams Program Manager at Fostering Hope. We dive into his story, his passion for helping these kids, and how the Dreams Program assists those in the residential housing. What is resi
Executive Director Karen Carter talks with Kimberly Sullivan about her role on the board, her experiences, and all that is going on within Fostering Hope.
Today we talk with Karen Carter about the programs for the little ones in foster care. We even have a little special little guest to share her perspective on why these programs are so important to kids her age. Listen now to hear all the grea
Dionne Griffin is legally a mother of 6 but has been a parent figure for many others as well through the foster system. Listen as she tells her foster care and adoption stories and let her inspire you to be apart of such a needed role.
Karen Carter from Fostering Hope meets with Joseph Jackson and Bryan Stanton of Cuyahoga County Division of Child and Family Services. They tackle some great questions such as…what does it take to be a foster parent, and what is the county doin
Christina and Karen discuss why mentoring youth in foster care is so important. Did you know Fostering Hope has an emergency fund set up for older kids who have aged out of foster care? Life is expensive and unpredictable, and many young adult
Karen and Gaby talk about all the ways you can get involved with Fostering Hope. From mentoring to gardening, there is something for everyone and every little bit counts. A quick listen packed with information for anyone interested in getting
Elaine Hullihen from Fostering Hope interviews India Burton, once in a foster child now theatre artist and activist for kids in foster care. Elaine asks questions created by her students about India’s past, her experience in the program and wh
Rosalynne Sommer, Director of Foster Care at Bellefaire and Karen Carter, Director of Fostering Hope, explain the relationship they have together in supporting foster kids of Northeast Ohio. We dive into the details of how the foster care syst
Ever wonder what it takes to be a foster parent? Today we dive into the life of an amazing couple who tells us all about the ups and downs of fostering children through their own experiences. We had so many questions and learned so much!
Learn about the foster care program from Fostering Hope executive director Karen Carter - what opportunities are offered, and how to get involved. So many questions answered, and yet so much more we can all learn!