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The Forgotten Podcast

The Forgotten Initiative
Foster Care
Adoption
Community Support
Child Welfare
Christian Faith
Faith
Mental Health
Child Neglect
Forgiveness
Generational Trauma
Trauma
Support For Families
Katherine Wolf
Motherhood
Reunification
Parenting
Family Support
Trauma Recovery
Sibling Bonds
Fatherhood

We want to see people everywhere supporting the foster care community and experiencing Jesus together. So, in this podcast, we are sharing the stories of the foster care community to bring awareness that leads to action!

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In this episode of The Forgotten Podcast, Jami sits down with Dr. Stephanie Shackelford, a Senior Fellow at Barna Group, to talk about the power of relationships, purpose, and tech-free spaces for improving kids' mental health. Dr. Shackelford shares... more

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Court is one of the most intimidating parts of the foster care journey—but you are not powerless in the process. Today, a Guardian ad Litem shares insight into how the court system works, how “best interest” decisions are made, and why your voice mat... more

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On this episode of The Forgotten Podcast, host Jami Kaeb welcomes Mary Perdue—wife of former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue—to share her journey into foster care and her years as the First Lady of Georgia (2003–2011).

Mary shares how fostering newbo... more

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On this episode of The Forgotten Podcast, Host Jami Kaeb interviews Tony Mitchell, who entered foster care as a newborn, was adopted at age two into a loving but impoverished farm family, and grew up learning work ethic, faith, and integrity. Tony sh... more

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Cari Huddleston
Guardian ad Litem for the juvenile court system in Houston County, Georgia
Georgia juvenile court system
Episode: Episode 290: Inside Foster Care Court with Cari Huddleston
Mary Perdue
Former First Lady of Georgia; advocate for foster care
The Forgotten Initiative / TFI
Episode: Episode 289: Awareness Leads to Action: Mobilizing the Church for Foster Care with Mary Perdue
Tony Mitchell
Board member, speaker, and advisor focused on helping others, especially in the foster care community.
Episode: Episode 288: Never Give Up On Us with Tony Mitchell
Missy Bell
An adoptee, ministry leader, and caseworker who serves with Olive Crest in San Diego.
Olive Crest
Episode: Episode 287: They're Still Just Kids: Saying Yes to Teens in Foster Care with guest Missy Bell
Beth van der Wel
Advocate with The Forgotten Initiative, foster and adoptive mother with a strong story of resilience and faith.
The Forgotten Initiative
Episode: Episode 283: Fourteen Children, One Family (w/ Beth van der Wel)
Hanna Thrower
A dedicated TFI advocate serving Butler County, Alabama.
The Forgotten Initiative
Episode: Episode 282: How to Serve When Your Home is Full (w/ Hanna Thrower)
Norm Suire
A seasoned professional with over 40 years in child welfare, working with the Department of Children and Family Services and fostering children.
Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois
Episode: Episode 280: Working Together to Support and Redeem Families (w/ Norm Suire)
Crystal Paine
Foster parent and advocate for children with disabilities
Money Saving Mom and The Crystal Paine Show
Episode: Episode 279: Space in Our Hearts and in Our Homes (w/ Crystal Paine)
Byron Kehler
A trauma therapist based in Portland, Oregon, with extensive experience working with survivors of abuse and childhood trauma.
Episode: Episode 278: Looking Back at Our Trauma to Move Forward (w/ Byron Kehler)

Hosts

Jami Kaeb
Host of The Forgotten Podcast; affiliated with The Forgotten Initiative (TFI) / The Forgotten Podcast
Jamie Cabe
Host of The Forgotten Podcast; affiliated with The Forgotten Initiative (TFI) / The Forgotten Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 616 ratings
  • Brings me hope and insight

    As a foster and adoptive mom, the struggle to learn more, give more and find encouragement is real. It’s so easy to be overwhelmed by the need and the brokenness. This podcast gives me hope again and again, often bringing me to tears and always pointing me back to the true healing found in Jesus. Episode 134 is one of the most compelling I’ve listened too so far and has inspired me to get back on my knees pleading for healing for my kids with deep, deep wounds.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FarmFosterArt
    United States5 months ago
  • LOVE the forgotten podcast

    As an adoptive (out of foster care) mom, I have been deeply encouraged by the forgotten podcast so many times over the years. This podcast brings me gospel perspective when things are hard & when things are good. Thank you, forgotten podcast!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sari ck
    United States7 months ago
  • Invaluable resource

    I’ve been a listener of this podcast since 2019, and it’s invaluable to me. The sacred work of sharing the perspectives of foster kids,adoptees, foster and adoptive parents, bio children, case workers— and all types that go into this system is handled with such care by Jaime and the TFI team. Having so many perspectives cover a variety of topics is invaluable to those currently or preparing to go into the throws of this system. As an adoptee who grew up with violence, it’s also healing and educa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    melee99
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing resource!

    My husband and I both listen to every episode! We are first year foster parents and we can’t get enough of this podcast. We’ve learned so much from so many different perspectives. We feel supported and encouraged and pointed to Jesus heart every time we listen. Thankful for this resource!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    New foster parents
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great interviews

    The interviews are wide-ranging and have great perspective and info! I do wish the host spent less time trying to always relate things back to herself and her story.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    bcbsmnuser
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the show for its compassionate, gospel-centered approach to foster care and adoption.
Episodes are described as hopeful, insightful, and practical for families and church communities.
Guests are often seen as authentic and varied, offering diverse perspectives within child welfare and faith-based support.

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Episode 288: Never Give Up On Us with Tony Mitchell
Q: What advice would you give to foster and adoptive parents?
Never give up on their children, maintaining unconditional love and dedication despite challenges.
Episode 288: Never Give Up On Us with Tony Mitchell
Q: So tell me more about that.
He felt compelled to thank his birth mother for her brave decision and expressed that his life turned out well because of it.
Episode 287: They're Still Just Kids: Saying Yes to Teens in Foster Care with guest Missy Bell
Q: What is the need in your area specifically, but then also expand, is this, do you know of the need across the country?
In San Diego County, there are currently 1,800 kids in foster care, with 250 kids being placed each month, highlighting a crucial need for families willing to foster teens.
Episode 286: FAQ's about the TFI Advocate Role with Jami + Holly
Q: Do I have to be a foster parent before I become an advocate?
No, there is no requirement to be a foster parent; the role is open to anyone willing to learn and engage with the foster care community.
Episode 286: FAQ's about the TFI Advocate Role with Jami + Holly
Q: What does the TFI Advocate role consist of?
The TFI Advocate role involves connecting church communities with foster care agencies and providing support to case workers, which ultimately benefits the entire foster care system.

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This show centers on foster care, adoption, and faith-driven action, featuring a diverse range of guests from social workers and trauma specialists to adoptive and foster families, pastors, and advocacy leaders. Conversations frequently explore practical ways churches and communities can support vulnerable children, how to navigate trauma-informed care, and the real-life journeys of families shaping foster care differently. A notable throughline is the emphasis on faith, hope, and actionable steps that listeners can take to help, advocate, or volunteer. The podcast stands out for elevating personal narratives—often rooted in Christian faith—to illuminate systemic needs and mobilize communities toward tangible impact.

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Recent guests on The Forgotten Podcast include:

1. Cari Huddleston
2. Mary Perdue
3. Tony Mitchell
4. Missy Bell
5. Beth van der Wel
6. Hanna Thrower
7. Norm Suire
8. Crystal Paine

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