Jenn Starr: Director of Residential Ministries

What do you do when your kids leave for college and your sense of purpose shifts? For Jenn Starr, a prayer at Hope Center Indy became the answer and launched her into leading one of the most demanding and rewarding roles in anti-trafficking ministry.As Director of Residential Ministries, Jenn oversees all of Hope Center Indy's residential programs, including Take Heart Residential, which provides comprehensive care for women who have been sexually trafficked, sexually exploited, or who carry sexual trauma. With a background in child development, years directing preschools, and experience ministering to women in strip clubs through Light in Darkness Ministry, Jenn brings both professional expertise and deep compassion to her role.But this episode isn't just about programs, it's about calling. Jenn shares the emotional season of watching her three sons grow up and leave home, and how God met her in that transition during her first visit to Hope Center. That prayer brought peace to her heart and clarity to her next chapter: pouring into the lives of survivors and the staff who serve them.One of Jenn's greatest joys is caring for her team, the front-line staff who carry the emotional weight of trauma-informed care every single day. She understands that to care well for residents, you must first care well for caregivers. Jenn talks about the importance of staff support, self-care, and creating space for her team to be their best in such high-stakes work.This is a conversation about leadership, calling, and what it takes to provide hope for women rebuilding their lives after unimaginable trauma.Learn more about residential programs: hopecenterindy.org/programsThis episode is sponsored by SBBC (School-Based Behavior Consultation). Visit schoolbehaviorconsultation.com or call 888-877-7ABA or 888-877-7222. [email protected], share, and support Hope Center Indy at hopecenterindy.org/donate.