The Adoption & Foster Care Journey
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
What happens to a six year old boy after his mother commits suicide and he’s left in the care of an abusive step-father? He enters foster care where he suffers further trauma in 30+ placements. By age 18 he lives in a homeless shelter. It appears as if he has no hope. But his story doesn’t end there.
In that homeless shelter, Greg Belcher gave his life to Christ. While years of trauma didn’t disappear overnight, Greg now had a hope and a future. With a heart for vulnerable children and the gift of administration, he set out to serve God.
His journey took him from Florida, to Bible School, and eventually landing him in Albany, New York. In NY, Greg entered a season where he sought deeper healing. He found that healing and an even deeper relationship with God as he worked through the New Life Program at the Capital City Rescue Mission. In the program, Greg dealt with his trauma under the guidance of certified counselors and pastors.
Today, Greg is Director of Child Evangelism Fellowship of Greater Albany. He shares his story of redemption, healing, and purpose on this week’s Orphans No More podcast. Find the episode HERE.
Greg Blecher can be contacted at CEFALBANY@gmail.com or by calling 518-818-8137. To learn more about Child Evangelism Fellowship find them on Facebook and Instagram @CEF Greater Albany.
Episode 385 - Primary Characteristics of FASD - Strengths
Episode 384 - Bringing Gospel Hope to Vulnerable Children with Herbie Newell
Episode 383 - Every Child Matters with Adoptive Dad, Jonathan Grimaldi
Episode 382 - Focusing on Foster Care & Adoption with Derek Carter
Episode 381 - Caring for Kids in Crisis with Adoptive Dad, Steve Poissant
Episode 380 - Fostering Hope in New England with Jonathan Reid
Episode 379 - Foster Hope NY with Sheree Galek
Episode 378 - When Systems Fail, but God Doesn’t with Khalila Riga
Episode 377 - The Story of Foster Care & Human Trafficking with Miriam Cobb
Episode 376 - Foster Blessings with Angela Paganelli
Episode 375 - Finding Renewed Life in Christ After Loss with Kaitlyn Fiedler
Episode 374 - Travel Planning for Children with FASD
Episode 373 - Primary Characteristics of FASD—Language & Communication
Episode 372 - Primary Characteristics of FASD—Executive Function
Episode 371 - Redefining Normal with Former Foster Youth—Justin & Alexis Black
Episode 370 - Reclaim Compassion with Adoptive Moms—Lisa Qualls & Melissa Corkum
Episode 369 - What We Do Matters with FASD Adoptive Mom Stacey Chart
Episode 368 - Diamond in the Rough with Patricia Kasper
Episode 367 - Primary Characteristics of FASD—Difficulty Generalizing Information
Episode 366 - Primary Characteristics of FASD-Sensory Processing
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