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Too many kids in foster care end up on the streets. The system needs change. Richard Villasana is doing something about it. His organization “Forever Homes for Foster Kids”  does the search for find a relative who may not even know they are related to this child. They put together a family and a home for this foster child. Join Gina and Don talking to Richard telling stories and giving us a picture of foster life. 

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Gina and Donald

Gina - Occupational Therapist, Writer, Child-Led Learning Coach, and Senior Living Advisor Donald - Speaker, EFT Practitioner, Mindset Coach and Senior Living Advisor One might think with all those qualifications and the fact Donald and Gina are the proud parents of three children who are now 25, 21, and 14 that they were prepared for any parenting challenges But along with the joys and challenges of everyday parenting, the Grothoff family has experienced issues with mental illness, extreme personality and behavior changes in their children and aging parents needing caregiving which has thrown them for a loop. These challenges have led them down non-traditional paths of life, learning and following passions. Gina and Don are now passionate about helping other families, especially those stuck in the Sandwich Generation, find their way. Gina and Don share their life journey and experiences with an emphasis on parenting our children, our parents and ourselves on their podcast https://focusedhealthyfamilyblog.com/ Donald and Gina believe and teach that communication and emotional stability in a family, especially for parents sandwiched between raising their kids and caring for aging parents, are key to a healthy, happy family.