Saying Yes: Foster Care, Faith, and the Heart of Advocacy

In this heartfelt episode of Pause & Think, host Jackie Darby sits down once again with advocate and foster mom Caitlyn Baten for an eye-opening conversation on the realities of foster care, adoption, and the generational cycles affecting vulnerable families.Caitlyn shares her family’s journey—how she and her husband stepped into foster care before having biological children, how their faith shaped every “yes,” and the deep conviction that led them to open their home to vulnerable girls.Together, Jackie and Caitlyn unpack: Why foster care is deeply connected to issues like homelessness, trafficking, and mental health The mission of Buckner International and its commitment to strengthening families at the root The realities of youth who age out of foster care—and why the Church must not forget them Practical ways anyone can get involved: mentorship, volunteering, giving, or simply being a safe person The global movement of CAFO and the growing call for believers to step into the lives of vulnerable children and young adultsThis episode is a powerful reminder that every life matters and that the body of Christ has a role in bringing restoration, stability, and hope to children and families who need it most.