Foster Care, Adoption & CASA: How Bethany Turned a Mother’s Day Decision Into a Life-Changing Calling

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and in this episode of Dallas the Podcast, we take a real, behind-the-scenes look at foster care, adoption, and the critical role CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) plays in protecting and advocating for children.

Join us as Bethany shares her powerful journey from stay-at-home mom to foster parent, adoptive mother, and now CASA volunteer. What began as a simple Mother’s Day conversation in 2021 became a life-changing calling—welcoming a medically fragile infant into her home, navigating trauma, and ultimately stepping into advocacy for children who need a voice.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What foster care and foster-to-adopt really look like
• The realities of adoption and supporting children who have experienced trauma
• What a CASA volunteer does and why it is essential for child advocacy
• The role individuals and communities play in child abuse prevention
• How everyday people can step in and make a lasting impact

If you’ve ever considered foster care, adoption, or becoming a CASA volunteer—or want to better understand how to protect and advocate for children—this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

This is more than a story. It’s a call to action.