Episode 70: Journeying Through the Hard Goodbyes in Foster Care

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Episode 70: Journeying Through the Hard Goodbyes in Foster Care

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Apr 22, 2019

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Foster care is a journey of love and loss, not only for the kids in care but for foster families too. In today’s episode, Kim Young of The Bair Foundation, helps us prepare for and process the hard goodbyes.

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Apr 22, 2019

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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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Episode 70: Journeying Through the Hard Goodbyes in Foster Care

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