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 341 - It’s OK to Be You—Living Well with FASD with Kenny LaJoy
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About FASD & Trauma
Episode 340 - Outside the Box Education for Kids with FASD with Kim Scarbrough
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About Screen Time
Episode 339 - Unschooling with FASD Adoptive Mom Judy Smith
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About Complex Trauma
Episode 338 - Hope for the FASD Journey with Natalie Vecchione
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About Adverse Childhood Experiences
Episode 337 - Homeschooling the FASD Way with Adoptive Mom Claire Boeck
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About Prenatal Trauma
Episode 336 - Education & IEPs for Kids with FASD with Shannon Iacobacci
Episode 335 - Run FASD with Adult Adoptee Rebecca Tillou
Episode 334 - Hard Days & Sleepless Nights with FASD Adoptive Mom Lindsey Munns
Episode 333 - Hope on the FASD Adoption Journey with Susan Elsworth
Episode 332 - Press In to Press On With Sandra Flach
Episode 331 - Now I Am Known With Foster & Adoptive Dad Peter Mutabazi
Episode 330 - A Full House with Tom Mollo
Episode 329 - Caring For Vulnerable Children with Adoptive Dad Darren Washausen
Episode 328 - FASD Hope with Adoptive Dad, John Vecchione
Episode 327 - Never Give Up Hope with Adoptive Mom Jodi Thomas
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