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The Forgotten Podcast

The Forgotten Initiative
Foster Care
Adoption
Community Support
Child Welfare
Christian Faith
Faith
Mental Health
Generational Trauma
Forgiveness
Child Neglect
Trauma
Support For Families
Katherine Wolf
Motherhood
Family Support
Parenting
Reunification
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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What should I do if I have a heart for the foster care community, but I can’t open my home to foster right now?

We hear this question often. Sometimes it comes from individuals who have fostered before and are simply in a season where they need to ... more

It’s no secret that the child welfare system can be frustrating for children, their biological families, and foster families alike. More often than not, agency workers are the people who have to carry the brunt of this frustration.

Yet, if we were ... more

The child welfare system is far from perfect. However, numerous individuals, agency workers, and organizations like us are working faithfully to help support and uplift the children and families within that system.

Our guest today knows this system... more

Foster care has a way of changing how we see the world. It asks us to step into hard places, stay present, and let God reshape our perspective. For our latest guest, that’s meant gaining a richer perspective on biological parents, a deeper appreciati... more

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Recent Guests

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)
Beth Guckenberger
Co-executive director of Back2Back Ministries, author of 16 books, speaker on reckless faith.
Back2Back Ministries
Episode: Episode 277: Pursuing Reckless Faith (w/ Beth Guckenberger)
David Zimmer
A musician and head of production and promotion at Sovereign Grace Music, involved in foster care.
Sovereign Grace Music
Episode: Episode 274: Everything’s in His Hands (w/ David and Julie Zimmer)
Julie Zimmer
Volunteers at BSide U 4 Life, supporting vulnerable families.
BSide U 4 Life
Episode: Episode 274: Everything’s in His Hands (w/ David and Julie Zimmer)
Shanelle Dupree
Strategic connector, executive director of a social service nonprofit focused on racial equity in all helping systems.
Episode: Episode 272: Striving for Racial Equity in the Child Welfare System (w/ Shanelle Dupree)
Kyle Seick
A foster dad who has adopted four siblings and co-hosts Foster Fathers podcast
Episode: Episode 271: Foster Fathers (w/ Chris Easley & Kyle Seick)
Chris Easley
A foster dad who has adopted a girl and is preparing to adopt a boy, co-host of Foster Fathers podcast
Episode: Episode 271: Foster Fathers (w/ Chris Easley & Kyle Seick)

Host

Jamie Cabe
Host and advocate for foster care, sharing stories and insights related to the foster care community.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 613 ratings
  • 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 States2 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 States7 months 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
  • Best Foster Care Podcast!

    Such a great podcast for anyone involved in foster care. Highly recommend for parents, youth, social workers, and Christian leaders.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LondonBizOwner
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many praise the hosts for their heartfelt approach and dedication to the foster care community.
Reviews note the podcast's effectiveness in providing support and insights for those involved or interested in foster care, emphasizing the Christian perspective.
Some listeners desire more detailed information on the religious discussions within episodes.
Listeners find this podcast invaluable for its diverse perspectives and educational content on foster care.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 281: Behind the Scenes with an Agency Worker (w/ Abraham Choate)
Q: What is the atmosphere around the office when new things happen, when changes are needed?
Abe mentions that often new policies come without a lot of notice and workers do not receive in-depth training on how to implement these changes, which adds to their challenges.
Episode 281: Behind the Scenes with an Agency Worker (w/ Abraham Choate)
Q: How do you think that the different areas have shaped your perspective on being a agency worker?
Abe highlights that exposure to different aspects of the job is beneficial, as they help to manage burnout and compassion fatigue. Every area is different, and what may seem easier usually presents its own set of challenges.
Episode 281: Behind the Scenes with an Agency Worker (w/ Abraham Choate)
Q: How did you get into this child welfare space? Was this something you thought you wanted to do from little on up?
Abe explains that he did not originally intend to enter child welfare, but it all started when he applied for a job at a Behavior Rehabilitation Center in his hometown. His initial role was fun and motivational, even though he eventually faced burnout.
Episode 279: Space in Our Hearts and in Our Homes (w/ Crystal Paine)
Q: How did your kids respond to having a foster child in the home?
It was an adjustment for their family, with discussions and agreements needed to ensure everyone felt comfortable with the placement.
Episode 279: Space in Our Hearts and in Our Homes (w/ Crystal Paine)
Q: What led you into this whole foster care journey in the first place?
Crystal and her husband didn't initially plan to enter foster care but were drawn to it after years of infertility and seeing local needs.

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Focused on the experiences and needs of the foster care community, the content highlights personal stories from a diverse array of voices including foster parents, former foster children, and experts in the field. Key themes include trauma, adoption, community support, and faith, emphasizing the importance of empathy, understanding, and shared responsibility among all stakeholders in the foster care system. This podcast is particularly noteworthy for its integration of Christian values and perspectives throughout discussions, creating a unique space for those involved in foster care, regardless of their personal beliefs.

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1. Norm Suire
2. Crystal Paine
3. Byron Kehler
4. Beth Guckenberger
5. David Zimmer
6. Julie Zimmer
7. Shanelle Dupree
8. Kyle Seick

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