6 episodes

The Launch is a podcast by A Foster's Hope. Our mission is to share stories of hope and healing for all kids who have navigated the foster care system, past and present. We also seek to bring overall awareness of Adoption and foster care to all. We hope this would launch you into life changing response & action. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afostershope/support

The Launch by A Foster's Hope Darren Morris

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

The Launch is a podcast by A Foster's Hope. Our mission is to share stories of hope and healing for all kids who have navigated the foster care system, past and present. We also seek to bring overall awareness of Adoption and foster care to all. We hope this would launch you into life changing response & action. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afostershope/support

    A Tale of Two Former Foster Youth: Tori Hope Petersen Story

    A Tale of Two Former Foster Youth: Tori Hope Petersen Story

    Episode 5 of The Launch Podcast, features Influencer and foster care advocate, Tori Hope Petersen. Tori is the founder of "Bring Beloved", which is a non-profit which serves foster youth and the foster care community. In this episode, host Darren Morris, also a former foster youth connects with Tori on her journey through the system and how faith has helped her survive and thrive. Tori is also a foster mom, an adoptive mom, a wife and a huge influence in the foster care community. || AFOSTERSHOPE.ORG 


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    • 42 min
    Bad Situations: The Dwindell Feeley Story

    Bad Situations: The Dwindell Feeley Story

    In episode 4 of The Launch,  Darren catches up with high school friend and former foster youth, Dwindell. Dwindell shares his experience as a former foster youth going from what he explains as one 'bad situation to another."  Dwindell shares how he harnessed strength from his past to become the community leader and entrepreneur he is today. Thank you for tuning in and visit us at AFOSTERSHOPE.COM  


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    • 33 min
    How Mentors Can Change A Life Forever

    How Mentors Can Change A Life Forever

    Episode 3 begins highlighting the importance of mentors for foster youth in care and the former alike. A Foster's Hope and The Launch founder, Darren Morris shares some eye opening messages pertaining to mentorship today and the need for more. He also shares some of his personal mentors in his life and how it has shaped the man he is today. Darren also drops a HUGE BOMB in the form of EXCITING NEWS! 


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    • 20 min
    #MORETHANALABEL: Darren Morris' Story

    #MORETHANALABEL: Darren Morris' Story

    Episode 2 is a snapshot into Darren Morris' hope story.  The founder of  "A Foster's Hope" & "The Launch" spends the episode sharing how sexual abuse amongst other things would impact his life for years to come. It wasn't until one man would give him hope and a chance to become, as he says "#MORETHANALABEL". He shares perspective that helped him to find growth & healing. Our desire is that this would spark new life & perspective into all listening. Check out more at AFOSTERSHOPE.COM. Find us on social media @AFOSTERSHOPE. 


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    • 21 min
    Separated & Alone: Lewis Morris' Story

    Separated & Alone: Lewis Morris' Story

    My brother Lewis Morris shares his "Hope Story" of healing from being alone in a broken system. With one of his biggest struggles stemming from being separated from his biological siblings, Lewis shares how he's grown into the father & husband he is today. Our desire is that this would spark new life & perspective into all listening. Check out A Foster's Hope more at Afostershope.com. 


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    • 22 min
    The Launch by A Foster's Hope Promo

    The Launch by A Foster's Hope Promo

    Introduction of The Launch by A Foster's Hope. My name is Darren Morris, founder of A Foster’s Hope, which serves as a social media platform where I share stories of hope and healing for foster kids and former foster kids such as myself. I created the Launch in addition to my online blog which you can check out at AFostershope.com.


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    • 39 sec

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

c-flosto ,

Insightful

Touching, relatable, insightful. Blessed me.

teacherscare ,

Life changing

Can’t wait to hear more stories! This could make such a difference not only for foster families but for the entire foster care system!!! A must for all professionals involved in child services and foster care as well as educators like myself!!

Josh_Rodriguez_ ,

Have a tissue box ready...Inspiring!

Darren is a great host and highlights an important issue. Can’t wait to hear more inspiring stories 🙌🏽

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