She came into their home at just five weeks old… with eight broken bones.

In this episode of Dallas the Podcast, Bethany shares her powerful journey through foster care, adoption, and becoming a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer. What started as a simple Mother’s Day conversation in 2021 became a life-changing calling—one that led her family into foster care, advocacy, and ultimately adoption.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and this conversation sheds light on what children in the foster care system truly need: someone to show up, advocate, and be their voice.

In this episode, we cover:

What foster care and foster-to-adopt really look like
The realities of adopting a child who has experienced trauma
What a CASA volunteer does and why it matters
How child advocacy supports children in the foster care system
Why ordinary people are often the most qualified to step in

Bethany’s story is raw, real, and deeply impactful—offering both insight and encouragement for anyone who has ever felt called to make a difference.

👉 If you’ve ever considered foster care, adoption, or becoming a CASA volunteer, this episode is for you.