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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 1H 5M

When Family Steps In: A Kinship Care Journey of Love and Commitment with Ashley Terry

from All Things Foster: A place for Coffee, Connection, and Community · host Matt Darrah: Executive Director Panhandle Orphan Care Network

In this episode of All Things Foster, host Matt Darrah welcomes Ashley Terry, who shares his transformative journey into foster care and adoption. Initially living a carefree life in an RV, Ashley and his partner Brittney faced unexpected challenges when they received a call from Child Protective Services (CPS) about a relative's child needing placement. The couple had previously decided against having biological children due to health concerns but felt an immediate connection to the child, leading them to embrace the role of foster parents. Ashley discusses the emotional complexities of navigating family dynamics, the challenges of transitioning from kinship care to foster care, and the importance of community support in the foster care system.https://www.panhandleorphan.org/Sponsor:Falcon Ridge IT(806)410-0246https://falconridgeit.com/

In this episode of All Things Foster, host Matt Darrah welcomes Ashley Terry, who shares his transformative journey into foster care and adoption. Initially living a carefree life in an RV, Ashley and his partner Brittney faced unexpected challenges when they received a call from Child Protective Services (CPS) about a relative's child needing placement. The couple had previously decided against having biological children due to health concerns but felt an immediate connection to the child, leading them to embrace the role of foster parents. Ashley discusses the emotional complexities of navigating family dynamics, the challenges of transitioning from kinship care to foster care, and the importance of community support in the foster care system.https://www.panhandleorphan.org/Sponsor:Falcon Ridge IT(806)410-0246https://falconridgeit.com/

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