Advocate 4KIDS Podcast

Learn more about the hope families and children can experience through CarePortal! Host Kevin Granato is joined by 4KIDS CarePortal Director Unique Huff as they share more about the preventative care extended to families in crisis through CarePortal. Unique highlights special stories about lives that have already been impacted as families are strengthened and relationships are built with CarePortal. 

Join 4KIDS Director of Marketing and Communications, Daniela Bolla, and longtime foster and adoptive parent, Denise Wood, for a heartfelt conversation on the journey of fostering. Denise shares her firsthand experiences fostering siblings, teens, adopting, and staying connected to kids she cared for into adulthood. Denise and Daniela give insight into the healing kids and families can experience through 4KIDS’ EPIC Therapeutic Approach.

Dive into the heart behind opening foster homes for kids with host Andrew Holmes and special guest Savannah Schwartz. As the Neighborhood Foster Homes (NFH) Supervisor at 4KIDS, Savannah sees firsthand the transformation that happens in kids' lives when families say “yes” to opening their home. Savannah and Andrew highlight unique ways our NFH homes are equipped to care for kids in need.

In this episode, Linda Lukasik, 4KIDS Director of Training & Student Services, explains the structure of EPIC Camp and how you can implement strategies at home.

In this episode, 4KIDS EPIC Clinician, Maria Silva, shares with us a fun activity of making engine plates to help children regulate their emotions. Download the Engine Plate Tip Sheet here: https://www.4kids.us/file/2021/EPIC-Tip-Sheet_How-To-Use-An-Engine-Plate.pdf

In this episode, 4KIDS EPIC Clinician, Evelyn Duncan, joins us to discuss the importance of frequent snacking and good hydration on a child and some ideas on incorporating fun to encourage healthy options.

In this episode, 4KIDS EPIC Clinician, Jeanette Garcia, joins us to discuss how to say yes to your children more to help build trust and positive thinking.

In this episode, 4KIDS EPIC Clinician, Terri Galindo, joins us to discuss how to incorporate sensory activities this summer such as gardening or cooking to help soothe or calm your children.

In this episode, 4KIDS EPIC Clinician, Meiby Nodarse joins us to discuss how parents and caregivers can use playful activities and games to teach a child new skills and deepen relationship.

To learn more about 4KIDS EPIC Therapeutic Approach and trauma-informed strategies that you can use in your work with kids, check out our free training opportunities available at: 4KIDS.us/EPIC/Training

In this episode, 4KIDS President & CEO talks with Shelley Baker, Vice President of Expansion at 4KIDS about what makes 4KIDS different. Learn about how our staffing and our 4KIDS programs set us apart.

In this episode, 4KIDS President & CEO, Kevin Enders, talks with Donna Churchill about her experience fostering and the joy it brought her family.

In this episode, Kevin Ender, President & CEO of 4KIDS, talks with Kevin Granato, Assistant to the President at 4KIDS, to answer questions or concerns you have regarding foster care.

In this episode, 4KIDS President and CEO, Kevin Enders is joined by Andrew Holmes, Director of Church Engagement at 4KIDS, to talk about the first three steps to take when you feel led to make an impact for kids and families in our community.

In this episode, 4KIDS President and CEO, Kevin Enders, sits down with Tom Lukasik, Vice President of Engagement at 4KIDS, to discuss the importance of opening your home to a child in need. You'll also hear about Tom's story and how he got involved in the world of foster care.

In this episode, David Pettit of Lime Fresh Mexican Grill talks with Kevin Enders, 4KIDS President and CEO about the importance of workplace culture and how to create and environment for talent retention. 

This episode features two young adults, Tex and Acoya, as they share their experiences in foster care for National Foster Youth Voice Month, as well as express changes that could be made to better the system. Listen to their beautiful stories of growth and overcoming.

Please note that the views and opinions expressed in each podcast episode by our special guests do not necessarily reflect the views of 4KIDS.

Kevin Enders sits down for an insightful discussion with Larry Rein, President & CEO of Childnet. Listen as Larry sheds light on the positive developments he has seen come about throughout his years working in child welfare. Childnet is the lead community-based care agency for Broward and Palm Beach County.

Please note that the views and opinions expressed in each podcast episode by our special guests do not necessarily reflect the views of 4KIDS.

This episode's special guest is Sallee Adamo, who leads HR Technology Strategy, Analytics, Project Portfolio Management, and Process Improvement at JM Family Enterprises. Tune in as Sallee and Kevin Enders, 4KIDS President & CEO, discuss ways to create a culture of innovation in the workplace.

4KIDS President & CEO Kevin Enders sits down to chat with Efraim Silva, CEO of Chick-fil-A Pompano Beach, about business strategies that can propel organization's like 4KIDS to greater heights.

Kevin Enders sits down with our Foster Parent Trainer and Adoption Support Worker, Joan Englert, as she recounts the story of her how and her late husband, Rick Englert, were called by God to help start 4KIDS. This interview was filmed at the end of May in honor of National Foster Care Month!

Listen as Bob Bruder-Mattson, President & CEO of FaithBridge Foster Care, and our host Kevin Enders talk through ministry best practices. FaithBridge is the largest Georgia-based and Christ-centered child placement agency and a strong partner of 4KIDS. Since their inception, FaithBridge has served more than 1,800 unique children in foster care, and licensed over 2,000 foster families.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of 4KIDS.

In our first episode, meet our host, Kevin Enders, and producer, Lauren Kostoff, as they introduce the vision behind this podcast and what we can look forward to from the series.