If a child in the foster care system spent 18 years in the same home, you might assume that they developed a strong sense of belonging within the family. But unfortunately, this is not always the case.
When Tash Haynes was born, her biological mother was unable to raise a child due to a mental disability. Fortunately, Tash was taken in by a family—but after growing up in their house until she aged out of the foster care system, Tash felt that although her basic needs had been met, her emotional needs had not.
Today, Tash is a renowned content creator, a community builder, and a mother of three girls. She is beyond proud of the family and career she’s been able to build despite the obstacles life has thrown her way.
In this episode, Tash gets candid about why it’s crucial to make sure children in foster care feel a sense of belonging, how showing her own daughters love is helping to heal the little girl inside of her, how God’s redemptive character has been on display in her life, and so much more.
Show Notes: https://theforgotteninitiative.org/tash-haynes-230/
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Episode 165: Walking Through Unexpected Grief (w/ Tim Challies)
Episode 164: How a Street Kid Turned Foster Dad Found Acceptance and True Worth (w/ Peter Mutabazi)
BONUS: Exciting News and Year-End Encouragement
Episode 163: The Beauty of Entering the Mess (w/ Cynthia Yanof)
Episode 162: Finding Peace About Your Past (w/ Hudson Kaeb)
Episode 161: Discovering Hope When Life Felt Hopeless (w/ Brittany Marler)
Episode 160: Why Adoption Doesn’t End the Healing Journey (w/ Mia Arrington)
Episode 159: Raising Awareness: People Need to See It Before They Can Be It (w/ Jessica Hurlbut)
BONUS: Trauma & Real Life: When Diagnoses are Stacked Against You
Episode 158: Prioritizing Learning & Growth in Fostering (w/ Joey & Sadie Dodson)
Episode 157: Learning to Celebrate Reunification (w/ Amanda Irby)
Episode 156: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma (w/ DJ Johnson)
Episode 155: The Call of the Church: Seeing & Serving the Orphan (w/ Sean Myers)
Episode 154: Naming Your Family's Unique Values (w/ Beau Johnson)
Episode 153: Walking an Unexpected Path of Family & Foster Care
Episode 152: Acknowledging a Child's Unique Life Journey
Episode 151: Forming Habits for Your Family and Yourself (w/ Justin Whitmel Earley)
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Episode 150: Entering Into Flexible Fatherhood
Episode 149: The Gospel of Place (w/ Paul Tripp)
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