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You Don’t Have to Foster to Make a Difference: A Conversation with Laura the Foster Parent Partner
Discover how anyone can support children in foster care. Laura the Foster Parent Partner joins Packed With Purpose to discuss trauma, practical parenting advice, and ways to make a difference without fostering.
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Remarkably Resilient
Three sisters grew up in the same house, yet each carried a completely different experience of trauma out of it. In this episode of Packed with Purpose, Kathleen and Karen, authors of Remarkably Resilient: Community Matters, share their sto
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Kickin' it with Ken with guest Jessica Silvey with Care Package Inbound
One of the most rewarding parts of our work is having the opportunity to share the heart behind Care Package Inbound. CPI Co-Founder Jessica Silvey recently joined the “Kickin’ It with Ken” podcast to talk about our mission and the differen
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Understanding the Link Between Human Trafficking and Foster Care in Our Latest Podcast
Human trafficking is a hidden crisis affecting millions worldwide, and its connection to the foster care system is a critical issue that often goes unnoticed. In our latest podcast episode, we explore this complex relationship, shedding lig
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From 0 to 4 Kids in 68 Days
What would you do if your life changed overnight? In this powerful episode of Packed with Purpose, we sit down with a couple whose story isn’t just inspiring, it’s stretching. Their journey into foster care didn’t follow a clean, predictabl
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Packed With Purpose is live!
There are moments when something moves from an idea…to a conversation…to something that can truly make an impact. Today is one of those moments. We’re excited to officially launch Packed With Purpose , the Care Package Inbound podcast dedic
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PODCAST Trailer
We’re LIVE! ️I’m beyond excited to share the launch of Packed With Purpose , the new podcast from Care Package Inbound dedicated to shedding light on foster care in Kansas & Missouri . Watch the trailer: Every year, thousands of youth
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