The Launch by A Foster's Hope

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

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

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!

#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.

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.