Shannon Shubin is a Texas CASA, licensed foster parent, mentor, and advocate for children. Join us as she dives into the system, children's wellness and therapy, becoming a foster parent, how we can support these organizations, and debunking some myths and fears surrounding adoption from foster care.   Discussed in this episode:  [1:32] Shannon shares what CASA is [3:41] Shannon explains different scenarios where a child can be removed from their home [5:20] Why the foster care system is broken [7:09] Group homes exist because there are not enough foster families [8:53] How behavioral needs are being met [10:27] The impact the pandemic has caused [15:37] Children that are reunited with family or adopted [17:09] Shannon goes over the process for someone wanting to adopt from foster care [22:26] She informs us of the failures in the Texas foster care system & how you can help create change [26:25] How much time CASA’s spend with these children [28:30] Negative outputs from traumatic exposure in their childhood [32:15] Difference between private & state groups [34:15] The first step for someone to take if they’re interested in becoming a foster parent [35:07] Shannon talks about the fears & myths people have about foster children [38:01] What life is like as a CASA volunteer [40:28] Shannon shares the different organizations to donate to & get involved Resources From This Episode: Find an organization you’d like to get involved with by volunteering your time or make a donation. Become a CASA volunteer HERE. Operation Underground Railroad No Kid Hungry The National Angels Foundation Love Box Foster Village Inc. Countering Human Trafficking   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Shannon Instagram