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 148: When You Have to Do Something: How TFI Fits Into the Foster Care Community
Episode 147: God’s Faithful Pursuit: From the Perspective of a Former Foster Child
Episode 146: When Hope Feels Dangerous: From the Perspective of a Biological Parent
Episode 145: A Lasting Impact: From the Perspective of a Foster Parent
Episode 144: Moment by Moment: From the Perspective of an Agency Worker
Episode 143: Following the Passion in Your Heart
Episode 142: Navigating Transition & Alternative Outcomes in Foster Care
Episode 141: Encouragement, Hope, & Practical Help for the Christian Foster Parent
Episode 140: Family Matters: Changing the Story for Teens in Foster Care
Episode 139: Cultivating Identity, Healing From Trauma, & the Bravery of Telling Your Story
Episode 138: Tending to the Pain of the Past
Episode 137: If God is Calling You, You Can Do It!
Episode 136: Foster Care 101: Becoming a Middle Family
BONUS: Our Favorite Moments From Season 11
Episode 135: When God Opens Unexpected Doors
Episode 134: When God Transforms Your Story for Good
Episode 133: Human Trafficking: Protecting the Vulnerable & Providing Healing
Episode 132: Finding Hope After Experiencing Trauma
Episode 131: Scarred Hands: How Ministry Through Foster Care Changes Us
Episode 130: The Road Back to Reunification
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