In this episode, we’re sharing the story behind The Willow House, an exciting new hub created to support foster, adoptive, and kinship families in Carroll County.

The Willow House provides essential resources and spaces designed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of these families. Some of the key features include a clothing closet, a welcoming space for visits with biological families, a support group meeting area, a freezer meal prep kitchen, and space for care bag assembly and storage.

We’ll dive into how the vision for The Willow House began, the purpose behind each resource it offers, and the transformative role it will play in Carroll County.

This episode is a celebration of community support and the difference we can make when we come together. Join us to learn more about The Willow House and its mission to provide hope and resources for families in need.

Episode Highlights:

• How the Willow House Came to Be
• What the Willow House Offers
• Foster Care in Carroll County
• Open House
• Comfort & Care Bags
• Support Groups
• Following God’s Call

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• Donate to Our Comfort and Care Bags
• Sign Up to Volunteer
• Support Groups
• Visit Our Website
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• Foster Our Community Instagram

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

In this episode, we speak with Jesse Coontz, founder of Moms on Target: A Safe & Supportive Community for Moms to Raise Happy, Healthy Children. Jesse shares her journey and the inspiration behind creating a nonprofit dedicated to empowering single moms. We explore how providing meaningful support to moms can help prevent family involvement in the child welfare system and foster healthier communities.

Jesse discusses the challenges single moms face and how a supportive community can break generational cycles. She shares how her personal experiences shaped her mission to create a space where moms can connect, share their struggles, and receive the resources they need to thrive.

Through Moms on Target, Jesse aims to address the gaps she witnessed in her own upbringing by offering single moms the support, encouragement, and opportunities they deserve. Her work highlights the power of proactive solutions to strengthen families and create lasting change.

Learn more about Moms on Target and how you can support their mission at MomsonTarget.org. Tune in to hear Jesse’s inspiring story and discover the impact of supporting moms in your community.

Episode Highlights:

• Jesse Coontz’s journey and the inspiration behind Moms on Target.
• Supporting single moms to prevent child welfare involvement.
• Breaking generational cycles through community support.
• The mission and impact of Moms on Target.
• Challenges single moms face and how support helps.
• Proactive solutions for stronger families and communities.

Find more on Guest:

• Moms on Target Website
• Moms on Target Facebook
• Moms on Target Instagram
• Moms on Target TikTok

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• Visit Our Website
• Follow us on Instagram
• Follow us on Facebook
• Foster Our Community Instagram

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

In this episode, we’re excited to sit down with Daniela Coats, a speaker at our upcoming Mobilize Ohio Conference, founder of With Siblings, licensed social worker, and children’s book author. Daniela’s passion for serving foster families focuses on supporting the often-overlooked biological children in foster and adoptive families.

As a “birth kid” in a foster family, Daniela experienced the challenges and rewards of being a temporary sibling to many children. Her parents eventually adopted her youngest sibling, shaping her dedication to supporting the ‘entire foster family’. Now, Daniela and her husband have six children—four through adoption and two by birth.

Through With Siblings, Daniela equips parents and professionals with resources and training to support birth children in foster and adoptive families. Her work as a licensed social worker and therapist at Be Still Counseling and Consulting in Texas is informed by her personal and professional experience, offering valuable insights for families navigating these dynamics.

Join us at Mobilize Ohio 2025 to hear Daniela Coats speak in person about supporting biological children in foster and adoptive families.

Register now to secure your spot!

Episode Highlights:

• Learn more about Daniela Coats
• Founder of With Siblings
• Challenges for Birth Kids in a Foster Family
• Mobilize Ohio 2025

Find more on Guest:

• With Siblings Website
• With Siblings Facebook Page
• With Siblings Resources
• Children’s Books written for Birth Kids

Find More on Hope Bridge:

• Register for Mobilize Ohio 2025!
• Visit Our Website
• Follow us on Instagram
• Follow us on Facebook
• Foster Our Community Instagram

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.