Episode 15: Foster Care, Adoption, Runaway: The Story of One Child's Reality

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Episode 15: Foster Care, Adoption, Runaway: The Story of One Child's Reality

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Nov 21, 2016

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Emma Williams, a woman who was in and out of several foster homes, shelters, and adoptive family situations in her life, will give you amazing insight into the sometimes hard realities facing children in foster care.

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Nov 21, 2016

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We want to see people everywhere supporting the foster care community and experiencing Jesus together. So, in this podcast, we are sharing the stories of the foster care community to bring awareness that leads to action!

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