EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 20 MIN
Josie Mae Wells Part 2: Being Who Kids Need, Building Support Systems, and Going One Step Back To Go Two Steps Forward
from Healing Hearts: Parenting with Purpose-Support for Resilient Families, Support for Parents, Childhood Trauma Advocacy · host Parents Speak Up for Kids
Send us Fan Mail“I’m struggling as I parent my foster kids, I feel at a loss and overwhelmed.” “I feel all alone, how can I build a support system?” “Am I being the parent my kid needs me to be?” — We heard from Josie Mae Wells in part one of this series two weeks ago, when we discussed her story, vocational development, and community support system. If you missed that one, be sure to check it out! Today, we hear part two of Benoit Harpey’s interview with Josie Mae Wells, Public Relations Coordinator at Friends of Foster Children. In this episode, Josie shares how important it is to adapt to your kid’s needs; the deeper lessons of hope, resilience, and patience she learned through helping raise her sisters; and how vital it is to build a good support system with community, friends, and mentorship. Additionally, she says something we all need to hear: sometimes growth isn’t linear; you need to take one step back to take two steps forward. There will be struggles, but there are ways to work through them. Tune in today to get practical tips, tools, and strategies from an expert in foster care who hopes to help you in your parenting journey!💬Get In Touch:Send Us A [email protected]🚨Need More Resources? 👉Visit Our Website 👉Check Out Our Socials: @speakupforkids 👉Are You Local To Palm Beach? See Our Events Page! 👉Need More? Our Programs🧑Connect With Josie Mae Wells: 👉 Website: www.friendsoffosterchildren.com 👉 Socials: @friendsof_fosterchildren @FFCPBC (FaceBook)🎙️Want To Be Featured? 👉 Email Us: [email protected]#FosterCareSupport #TraumaInformedParenting #BuildingTrust #FriendsOfFosterChildren #ResilientFamilies #KinshipCare #PatienceInParenting #CommunityMatters #FosterCareJourney #ChildhoodTraumaAwareness #SpeakUpForKids #SpeakUp #fostercare @parentsspeakupforkids
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Send us Fan Mail “I’m struggling as I parent my foster kids, I feel at a loss and overwhelmed.” “I feel all alone, how can I build a support system?” “Am I being the parent my kid needs me to be?” — We heard from Josie Mae Wells in part one of this series two weeks ago, when we discussed her story, vocational development, and community support system. If you missed that one, be sure to check it out! Today, we hear part two of Benoit Harpey’s interview with Josie Mae Wells, Public Relations Co...
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