Kate Yanof - Arrow Foster Parent Recruiter

In this episode, we interview Kate Yanof, a foster parent recruiter for Arrow Child & Family Ministries. Her life experiences with foster care and adoption drive her passion for the work she does and what she plans to do within the foster system in the future. Kate is such a joy to talk to and has such a drive to make a difference. If you’re considering becoming a foster parent, she has information you will need and would love to get you connected!

Kate with Arrow - Kate.Yanof@arrow.org

Arrow Child & Family Ministries - https://arrow.org/

Heart Gallery of Central Texas: heartgallerytexas.com

Texas Adoption Resource Exchange (TARE): https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Adoption_and_Foster_Care/About_TARE/Adoption/

Department of Family and Protective Services: https://www.dfps.texas.gov/

In this episode we interview Hannah Rucker with KVUE news. She is the amazing face you see each week on the Forever Families segment. The Forever Families segment is focused on youth in foster care who need adoptive homes. Each week, Hannah interviews one of these youths in an effort to find that permanent home for them. Hannah's heart is so big and you will love hearing her passion behind everything she does. We are huge fans of Hannah and I know you will be too after this episode!

Forever Families - https://www.kvue.com/foreverfamilies

Hannah Rucker - https://www.instagram.com/hannahruckertv/?hl=en

Heart Gallery of Central Texas: heartgallerytexas.com

Texas Adoption Resource Exchange (TARE): https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Adoption_and_Foster_Care/About_TARE/Adoption/

Department of Family and Protective Services: https://www.dfps.texas.gov/

In this episode we interview Whitney Bates, the founder and executive director of Bates Mission. Bates Mission focuses on supporting former foster youth in Texas with resources for their household necessities, life skills training, job opportunities, and more. Whitney’s heart for these young adults has grown through her own life experiences and watching the generosity and lifestyle of her parents growing up. Whitney has so much passion and drive to help these young adults in any way she can and I know you will love learning about her story with Bates Mission.

Bates Mission: https://batesmission.org/

Heart Gallery of Central Texas: heartgallerytexas.com

Foster Community (foster care and adoption resources): ⁠www.fostercommunity.org

Texas Adoption Resource Exchange (TARE): https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Adoption_and_Foster_Care/About_TARE/Adoption/

Department of Family and Protective Services: https://www.dfps.texas.gov/