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 192: The Journey of Becoming Foster Parents (w/ Jonah & Sarah Wilson)
BONUS: Building Trust Between a Church and Agency in Carver County, MN
Episode 191: Embracing Your Identity Outside of DNA (w/ Anna Bernacki)
Episode 190: Uncovering the Importance of Trauma-Informed Parenting (w/ Kara Higgins)
Episode 189: Celebrating One Million Downloads (& A Special Opportunity!)
Episode 188: What to Do with Unmet Hopes (w/ Corey Johnston)
Episode 187: Making an Impact that Goes Beyond a Child (w/ Sarah Hamaker)
Episode 186: Understanding the Effects of Trauma (w/ Cordelia Cranshaw Skeete)
Episode 185: Walking Through Grief After Foster Care (w/ Melissa Smallwood)
Episode 184: How Awareness Leads to Action (w/ Sarah Butler)
Episode 183: Supporting Your Biological Children While Fostering (w/ Daniela Coats)
Episode 182: A Story of Hope, Healing, and Forgiveness (w/ Dairius Kawewahi)
Episode 181: Intentionally Serving the Foster Care Community (w/ Candace Franklin)
Episode 180: Advocating for Those That Feel Forgotten (w/ Tess Dykstra)
Episode 179: Recognizing Signs of Grooming and Trafficking (w/ Tiffani Price)
Episode 178: The "Fun Circus" of Life as a Single Foster Dad (w/ Tyler Daily)
Episode 177: Supporting Infants and Biological Mothers (w/ Heather Simpson)
Episode 176: An Unexpected Journey: God’s Presence Through the Pain (w/ Bethany Riley)
Episode 175: Nothing is Wasted: Processing Tragedy and Loss (w/ Davey Blackburn)
Episode 174: The Messy Journey of Healing (w/ Kristen Thomas)
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