Jenell M. Jones is the author of “Shattered,” a book that shares her experience as an adoptive mother. Jenell is currently operating multiple early learning centers, which specialize in providing high quality learning experiences to children who experience trauma in low-income areas, while also raising 7 children! When she brought home Mercy she found out that her expectations about adoption were shattered.
Her passion is helping foster parents and adoptive parents ask the right questions on this journey. In this episode we get very real about the day-to-day challenges of raising children with mental and physical trauma. She gives advice to parents (and soon to be parents) on what they need to hear most about the foster care system. What questions do you ask social workers? What do you need to be prepared for when bringing home an older child? What do you need to know about trauma and loss?
This episode helps us understand how important it is that children find healing and what resources Jenell had to use to hopefully lead her daughter to find truth and peace in her story.
Adoption in 5 Months! Jordan Moreno Shares her Adoption Story [S7E20]
RODS Heroes: Brady and Andrea Murray's Adoption Story [S7E19]
Shattered Part Two: Author Jenell M. Jones Shares Her Story on Foster Care and Human Trafficking [S7E18]
Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption: Rita Soronen, President and CEO, Speaks on Foster Care and Adoption [S7E16]
Grateful Adoptee: Author Sarah D. Shearer Shares Her Adoption Story From Russia [S7E15]
Ready, Set, Adoption Part 2: The J Family Continues Their Adoption Journey [S7E14]
Ready, Set, Adoption: As Cameras Rolled, Jessica and Jacob Started Their Adoption Journey [S7E13]
Joyfully Hard: Megan Shares Her Story on Adopting from Haiti [S7E12]
ADOPTION NOW Update: Noah and April Share About Their Family, New Website and What is Next! [S7E11]
Debt Free Adoption: Jessica Ross from Ramsey Solutions Shares Her Story [S7E10]
Hushabye Nursery: Tara Sundem Shares Her Journey to Help Babies During Withdrawal [S7E9]
Don't Give Up: Sharon Broxton Shares Her Adoption Story From Georgia [S7E7]
Dominican Republic Adoption: Abby Shares Her Adoption Story [S7E8]
Choosing Adoption: A Birth Mother's Story on Open Adoption [S7E6]
Buckle Up Buttercup: Makayla Shares Her Adoption Adventures [S7E5]
Does My Son Take Sugar? Eithne Ring, a Birth Mother from Ireland, Shares Her Story [S7E4]
The Brain Mapping Interview: Family Coach and Author, Wendy Gossett, Shares How She Helps Families [S7E3]
The Hidden Story: Adoptee, Michele Fisher, Searches for Answers About Her Adoption [S7E2]
Adopted From China: Ayden Lincoln Shares her Story and Gives Advice to Adoptive Parents [S7E1]
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
History Storytime - For Kids
Privacy Boys
Nonsensical Show
Pride and Prejudice
Great Expectations
Dr. Laura Call of the Day
Focus on the Family Broadcast