The Wates Family's Foster Care Journey

Today on the podcast, in honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, Katherine and Garrett Wates join the podcast to talk about their journey as foster parents.GUESTKatherine and Garrett Wates met at Auburn University and have a biological daughter named Birdie. They are licensed foster parents and over the span of 18 months, they have already had four placements. HOSTHerbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.CO-HOSTRick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.RESOURCESMay is Foster Care Awareness Month. Did you know that there are roughly 430,000 children in foster care in the U.S., and they wait in foster care on average 18 months before permanency is achieved. Children need families who will love them through these days, and families need support as they say “yes” to the need. If you would like information on becoming a foster parent or would like resources in supporting foster families visit https://lifelinechild.org/foster-care/. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICESThe mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples. Web: lifelinechild.orgEmail: [email protected], Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechildThe Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | SpotifyThe Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify