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Advocate 4KIDS Podcast

Advocate 4KIDS Podcast

By 4KIDS

4KIDS has been transforming the lives of kids in crisis across South Florida and beyond since 1997 through faith-based foster care, trauma-informed therapy, and more. Learn more about 4KIDS and other organizations that we partner with through our podcast, with a new episode coming out each month.
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Advocate 4KIDS PodcastJan 03, 2022

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31:28
Why 4KIDS?

Why 4KIDS?

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.

May 26, 202316:06
What It's Like To Foster

What It's Like To Foster

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

May 25, 202314:13
Commonly Asked Questions and Common Misconceptions About Foster Care

Commonly Asked Questions and Common Misconceptions About Foster Care

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.

May 23, 202316:20
Your First 3 Steps!

Your First 3 Steps!

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.

May 19, 202313:20
Why Foster?

Why Foster?

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.

May 15, 202316:32
Beautiful Stories Through the Foster Care Journey with 4KIDS Foster Parent Donovan Facey
Dec 20, 202227:03
Propelling Business Strategies, with David Pettit of Lime Fresh Mexican Grill

Propelling Business Strategies, with David Pettit of Lime Fresh Mexican Grill

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. 

Dec 05, 202226:26
Life Changing Stories From Tex And Acoya for National Foster Youth Voice Month

Life Changing Stories From Tex And Acoya for National Foster Youth Voice Month

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.

Oct 18, 202225:45
Nonprofit Best Practices With Larry Rein of Childnet

Nonprofit Best Practices With Larry Rein of Childnet

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.

Sep 20, 202230:15
Propelling Business Strategies, with Sallee Adamo of JM Family Enterprises

Propelling Business Strategies, with Sallee Adamo of JM Family Enterprises

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.



Aug 25, 202231:09
Propelling Business Strategies, with Efraim Silva of Chick-fil-A

Propelling Business Strategies, with Efraim Silva of Chick-fil-A

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.

Jul 12, 202225:35
How 4KIDS Began, with Joan Englert

How 4KIDS Began, with Joan Englert

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!

Jun 06, 202236:45
Ministry Best Practices, with Bob Bruder-Mattson of FaithBridge Foster Care

Ministry Best Practices, with Bob Bruder-Mattson of FaithBridge Foster Care

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.

Feb 25, 202244:27
Introduction

Introduction

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.

Jan 03, 202231:28