On this episode, we are so honored to have Dr. Nicole Wilke, Director of the Center on Applied Research for Vulnerable Children and Families at the Christian Alliance for Orphans.
She delves into how children can conquer adversity, exploring both scriptural and scientific perspectives on fostering resilience. It is crucial for parents and caregivers to be well-equipped and hopeful as they guide their children through life's challenges. And indeed, there is hope!
Caleb Koala: A Story of Resilience and Hope- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6as4Q_JDlzQ
Scripts for Building Resilience in our Kids- https://cafo.org/from-one-parent-to-another-scripts-for-building-resilience-in-our-kids/
Book | Overcoming: What Scripture and Science Say About Resilience by Dr. Nicole Wilke- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DDPTTDV8?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_tpbk_0&storeType=ebooks&qid=1758793004&sr=8-1
Hosts: Chrina Henson and Dr. Nicole Wilke
Producer: Karissa Valdes
Editor: Riego Tamanio
Studio Partner: Sage Studios Manila
On this episode, we have Kevin and Ashley Wickham share the importance of supporting youth who are aging out of orphan care. It is a sad reality that many children are never adopted out of institutions and welcomed into families. Because of this, many of them have to face life on their own, struggling with adulthood with no family to help them through the journey.
But there is hope and we have a part to play!
Kids With Purpose International | Independent Living Program: https://www.kwpi.org/independent-living-program-partner-from-usa
Hosts: Chrina Henson, Kevin and Ashley Wickham
Producer: Karissa Valdes
Video Editor: Riego Tamanio
Studio Partner: Sage Studios Manila
On this episode, we will hear from the hearts of the founders of Generations—Home, Jonathan & Chrina Henson. They share the realities of carrying out a calling and purpose God placed on their lives and how they are continuing on in the journey.
Hosts: Karissa Valdes, Chrina and Jonathan Henson
Producer: Karissa Valdes
Video Editor: Ave Tolentino
Studio Partner: Sage Studios Manila
In this three-part series of The Journey of Second Mothers, we will hear from three moms who have opened their hearts and homes through adoption and foster care. We will hear of their journey through motherhood, the challenges they have faced, the joys they have experienced, and how they have hope each day.
In partnership with Our Parent Hood
Hosts: Chrina Henson, Thammie Sy, and Issa Tica
Producer: Karissa Valdes
Video Editor: Ave Tolentino
Studio Partner: Sage Studios Manila
In this three-part series of The Journey of Second Mothers, we will hear from three moms who have opened their hearts and homes through adoption and foster care. We will hear of their journey through motherhood, the challenges they have faced, the joys they have experienced, and how they have hope each day.
In partnership with Our Parent Hood
Hosts: Chrina Henson, Thammie Sy, and Issa Tica
Producer: Karissa Valdes
Video Editor: Ave Tolentino
Studio Partner: Sage Studios Manila
In this three-part series of The Journey of Second Mothers, we will hear from three moms who have opened their hearts and homes through adoption and foster care. We will hear of their journey through motherhood, the challenges they have faced, the joys they have experienced, and how they have hope each day.
Hosts: Chrina Henson, Thammie Sy, and Issa Tica
Producer: Karissa Valdes
Video Editor: Ave Tolentino
Studio Partner: Sage Studios Manila
We're back! And we celebrate seven years of God's goodness and faithfulness. On this episode, we recall seven miracles we have seen God do through the years. We are beyond grateful for everyone who has locked arms with us in every way possible.
Thank you for partnering with us and with what God is doing for the most vulnerable in our nation!
Hosts: Chrina Henson and Jam Buen
Producer: Karissa Valdes
Video Editor: Ave Tolentino
Studio Partner: Sage Studios Manila
In this episode, we delve into the transformative work of Safe Place, an initiative in Singapore founded by Jennifer Heng. Safe Place empowers women facing unsupported pregnancies, offering them crucial support to make life-affirming choices. From temporary shelter to counseling and life skills training, Jennifer's organization has impacted the lives of 270 vulnerable pregnant women from 2018 to 2022.
Join our host Jam as we explore how Safe Place goes beyond crisis intervention, providing holistic care that nurtures hope and empowers women to build brighter futures for themselves and their children.
Raised in the Philippines, worked in Singapore, and served in Indonesia, Ruby Mipuri's heart is with children who have similar stories to hers. In this episode, Ruby shares how her family—both adoptive and biological—impacted her life as a professional and volunteer. As the co-founder of the organization Bintan Outreach (Faith, Hope, Love), she shares years' worth of stories about teaching and mentoring children with her church community.
Since this recording, Ruby's adoptive mother, Gloria M. Torrevillas, has passed away. We dedicate this episode to her memory. Ruby has since returned to the Philippines.
We're back! In celebration of the National Adoption and Alternative Child Care Week (AACCW), one of our team members and adoptive and licensed foster care mom, Issa Tica, speaks with Reign from the Regional Alternative Child Care Office or RACCO, the localized arm of the National Authority for Child Care (NACC).
Today's episode digs deeper into RA 11642, the Domestic Adoption and Child Care Act, and the agencies that process adoption in the Philippines.
In this episode, three of our former interns come together to reflect on their experiences as students who chose to receive on-the-job training in the social impact space. We're joined by Isa Constantino, majoring in International Relations; Sam Rodriguez, a graduate in Management Information Systems; and Tanya Paraso, who holds a degree in Psychology.
Generations—Home (also known as ROHEI Foundation) is a non-profit organization on a mission to end the orphan crisis. We are a licensed agency that facilitates adoption and foster care placements in Metro Manila, Philippines.
Learn more about our work at generationshome.org.
We have three childhood friends and young professionals talking about how they use their skills and knowledge in storytelling to spread the word about the orphan crisis. We're joined by two volunteers: Tristan Ortega, who's a filmmaker and Kalil Magtoto, a content creator. This episode is hosted by Jhannah Capistrano, our Manager of Communications at Generations—Home. Join us for this fun yet insightful episode on how to us the media to fight for families.
Generations—Home (also known as ROHEI Foundation) is a non-profit organization on a mission to end the orphan crisis. We are a licensed agency that facilitates adoption and foster care placements in Metro Manila, Philippines.
Learn more about our work at generationshome.org.
We're delving deep into a highly debated topic: visiting children's homes, which are formerly known as “orphanages”. But hold on! Before you assume that we discourage institutions altogether, let's make it clear that at Generations—Home, we firmly believe that there’s a purpose of visiting vulnerable children! Acts of kindness and generosity are not only welcomed but also encouraged. In this episode, we'll explore the ethical and helpful reasons for engaging in different types of charity work related to the orphan crisis.
Joining this conversation is the passionate and dedicated Nikki Abrograr, our intern and a proud member of TUGON Ateneo—an organization tirelessly combating child sexual abuse and abandonment.
Generations—Home (also known as ROHEI Foundation) is a non-profit organization on a mission to end the orphan crisis. We are a licensed agency that facilitates adoption and foster care placements in Metro Manila, Philippines. /space/ Learn more about our work at generationshome.org.
“If there are 1.8 million orphans, why does adoption take so long?" This is a question a waiting family asked one of our social workers.
After more than 1 year of operating as an adoption agency, we share our realizations of why the adoption journeys of families can take longer than expected. We also share what future adoptive parents can do while waiting for their child to be welcomed home.
Generations—Home (also known as ROHEI Foundation) is a non-profit organization on a mission to end the orphan crisis. We are a licensed agency that facilitates adoptions and foster care placements in Metro Manila, Philippines.
There are usually two mothers in an adopted child’s life. On one hand, an adoptive mom takes the responsibility to be involved in raising, nurturing, and providing for a child. On the other hand, the biological mom is the one who’s responsible for bringing that child into the world.
It may be challenging to find balance in how we honor these two figures, but in this podcast, we talk explain how we can appreciate both mothers for their impact on an adopted child’s life.
Generations—Home (also known as ROHEI Foundation) is a non-profit organization on a mission to end the orphan crisis. We are a licensed agency that facilitates adoptions and foster care placements in Metro Manila, Philippines.
We won't stop until we end orphanhood!
After 5 years of advocating for family as the answer to the orphan crisis, we're expanding our vision to preserving, building, strengthening, and restoring families to bring generations home.
Generations—Home (also known as ROHEI Foundation) is a non-profit organization on a mission to end the orphan crisis. We are a licensed agency that facilitates adoption and foster care placements in Metro Manila, Philippines.
Learn about our work at generationshome.org.
Family preservation prevents orphanhood.
Our Pregnant Women in Crisis Program supports mothers who are at risk of abandoning, neglecting, or trafficking their children. In partnership with Consuelo Foundation, our team provides them with counseling, medical assistance, and basic necessities. Our goal is for these women to be empowered to make the best decisions for themselves and their children, whether they choose to raise their children or create an adoption plan.
This is Family is the Answer: An Adoption and Foster Care Podcast. Know more about us at roheifoundation.org.
What should you expect when you're expecting adoption?
We have the privilege of Esther Suson, a future adoptive parent, candidly sharing her joys, motivations, challenges, and fears while preparing to welcome her children home through adoption.
This is Family is the Answer: An Adoption and Foster Care Podcast. Know more about us at roheifoundation.org.
Future adoptive parents have their own preferences on who they plan to welcome home through adoption, but from this arises a group of children who are considered “unadoptable” — boys, children above the age of 3, sibling groups, and children with special needs.
Jossell Malonzo, ROHEI Foundation’s Manager of Family Services, shares her previous experiences of working in a children’s home and the realities faced by children aging out.
This is Family is the Answer: An Adoption and Foster Care Podcast. Know more about us at roheifoundation.org.
Adoption is actually common in Philippine culture, but one significant step that families still need to take is to formalize the process.
Sam Quibot, ROHEI Foundation's Director of Adoption and Foster Care Services, guides us through the processes, legal benefits, and social benefits of legalizing adoptions that are considered "special cases". Special cases include adopting relatives, stepchildren, adults, and indirectly placed children.
This is Family is the Answer: An Adoption and Foster Care Podcast. Know more about us at roheifoundation.org.
