What They're Worth

Disruption. It’s a word everyone hears but people don’t often talk about. It can be uncomfortable and intimidating to consider a child you welcome into your home may leave without the happy ending that was once dreamed. On this episode, we welcome guest Dorina Goetz who transparently shares her experiences with various types of disruptions. Dorina spares no punches when she shares about what she’s learned, how she’s grown, and why she stays an advocate for foster care and adoption through it. No matter who you are, this episode will challenge and inspire you- right in the midst of your fears or doubts. We hope you enjoy!

There is no better recipe than passion and purpose. Our guests on episode 7 are Anne Marie and Roger Jackson, foster parents, creators, and new business owners know all about this beautiful combination. If you want to be inspired and challenged, this is the episode for you. Listen as the Jackson’s share their hearts for design, what they learned about themselves and the foster care system, and their plea for all people to find a need and discover how their gifts may meet it. Shop their gorgeous/functional line of home goods at throughthesea.com and follow them on Instagram @throughthesea. Interested to join the cause? Start a chapter or join an existing chapter of national angels (visit www.austinangels.org or on Instagram @nationalangels)

On this Valentine’s special of What They’re Worth, the podcast is honored to host special guest April Dinwoodie. April is a transracial adoptee, podcast host, and adoption advocate and educator. Of all the many beautiful things she is, she is transparent and honest, sharing about the complex but beautiful nature of love in foster care and adoption. There is no way to listen and not learn a little more about how we can love authentically and sacrificially for the kids who are certainly worth it. Visit April's Site: https://aprildinwoodie.com/

What’s better than seeing a whole sibling group adopted into the same family and being able to stay together? The answer is not much! Of course, parents who enter this beautiful challenge are used to hearing, “How do you do it? Are you nuts?” Our guest this episode, Telly, is joining us to share about her brand of crazy with a family of 8 going on 9! She adopted 4 siblings about a year ago and has quite the story to tell. We also reflect on expectations, how to stay organized, and what to consider if you’d like to open your home and heart to siblings. This episode is sure to make you laugh and think, so don’t miss it!

In today's episode, we unravel the foster care fear of many: reunification. We invite our guest, Laura to share about her experience in foster care, specifically reunification with biological family and how she tackles this emotionally and with her own children. Episode four explores how foster parents aren't necessarily awesome for being able to "let go" of foster children, but their willingness to do so is the goal of the process.

Hello, friends! Today, we dive into some of the biggest things we said we'd never do as parents, but definitely have done or continue to do. If you've experienced mom/dad guilt, this episode is probably for you. We get real about screen time, chicken nuggets (what?!), bribes, and doubts and insecurities. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @whattheyreworth

Welcome back, friends! Today, we dive into some logistical components of foster care and adoption. We outline 5 major reasons people do not pursue foster care and adoption: 1) It's too expensive & I don't have enough space! 2) I don't want to get too attached. 3) But, the baggage! 4) I don't think I could love someone else's kid. 5) I could never do that! Book Recommendation- To the End of June by Cris Beam: https://www.amazon.com/End-June-Intimate-American-Foster-ebook/dp/B009JWCRJC What are your barriers or questions? Submit them to our instagram page @whattheyreworth or email us at [email protected] If you loved today's episode, please leave a review!

This is “What They’re Worth,” a podcast exposing the truths of everyday people who are willing to enter the beautiful mess of foster care and adoption. Today's episode is our first ever! Join us as we overview our purpose here on, "What They're Worth" and share our hearts and some of our stories regarding foster care and adoption.