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Interview with Danny Vann, the Foster Care Survivor Who Now Encourages Others in Foster Care by The Grace & Hope Consulting Podcast
Meet Danny Vann, Christ’s servant, husband, father, grandfather! His Mission is to help Child & Family Advocates and Foster Parents to Transform Traumatized Children’s Lives from CHAOS to HOPE so they can SUCCEED in Life.
Born in 1953 the oldest of six kids, Danny Vann has faced many challenges in h…
Born in 1953 the oldest of six kids, Danny Vann has faced many challenges in h…
Thanks to The Healthy for Sharing My Story
I Thought I Needed a Nap. Turns Out, I Was Having a Heart Attack
Not every heart attack is sudden and intense. A silent heart attack survivor shares how skipping a nap saved his life, plus how he recovered.
Many youths NEED YOUR WISDOM – please explore becoming a mentor or life coach
Life Coaching & Mentoring for Foster Youth
You can’t age out of our system. Help change lives within your community.
Who is my mom? Who is my dad? Where is my home? Guest Blog -Danny Vann
Many youth in the foster care system ask these questions daily. They are confused, lost and traumatized by all of the chaos and constant changes in what should be their stable family of origin....
Giving Back with Foster Care Survivor and Author Danny Vann - Jason and Amanda Palmer
Danny Vann is a musician, an Alumni of the Elvis Presley Impersonator Hall of Fame, author, and former foster youth. He tells his story of where he came from and the struggles that he faced. However, he doesn’t stop there. He is actively trying to give back and help current foster youth. His ebook …
- 7 Strategies of Effective Parenting
- ‘Pure religion’ looks like opening your heart to a child’s family
- Love is Not Enough . . . Right?
- The real turning point in foster care
- Living within limits: Unburdening summertime to promote flourishing
- Before, during, and beyond: Growing and shaping church foster care ministry
- Beyond foster care: How to help youth aging out of foster care
- During foster care: Three strategic ways to reduce the shortage of foster families
- Before foster care: Preserving families and keeping kids out of foster care
- Benefits of Staying Connected with Foster Child After Reunification
- Should You Fear Connecting with Birth Parents in Foster Care?
- KidsPeace Foster Care Receives Grant for Independent Living Curriculum
- How does healthy eating improve mental health for foster and adoptive families?
- How does physical activity help improve mental health for foster and adoptive families?
- How does sleep improve mental health for foster and adoptive families?
- KidsPeace needs volunteer mentors
- Turnover in child welfare workforce is hurting vulnerable children
- Fixing Foster Care: Lessons from the Potholes of Chicago
- How can we help foster and adoptive families thrive?
- New regulations proposed by Biden administration seek to reshape how state foster systems approach questions of sexuality and gender
- Theology of foster care
- First day in foster care | Active Listening and Empathy
- First day in foster care | Exploring the Foster Home
- First day in foster care | Establish a Warm Welcome
- Therapeutic Foster Care vs. Traditional Foster Care
- What is respite foster care?
- Key Qualities of Successful Foster Parents
- Embracing the Journey of Becoming a Foster Parent
- Autism Focused Foster Care | Episode #53
- 2023 National Foster Parent of the Year
- Muncie Couple Named KidsPeace Indiana Foster Parents of the Year
- Saugerties Couple Named KidsPeace New York Foster Parents of the Year
- Fayetteville Resident Named KidsPeace North Carolina Foster Parent of the Year
- Amelia Court House Couple Named KidsPeace Virginia Foster Parents of the Year
- Muncy Resident Named KidsPeace Pennsylvania Foster Parent of the Year
- Saying “Yes” to your foster child’s family
- 3 Big Takeaways from CAFO2022
- 3 Big Takeaways from CAFO2022
- Harnessing the Power of Data and Technology—Together
- Harnessing the Power of Data and Technology—Together
- Pottstown Couple Named KidsPeace Pennsylvania Foster Parents Of The Year
- Angier Woman Named KidsPeace North Carolina Foster Parent Of The Year
- Kingston Woman Named KidsPeace New York Foster Parent Of The Year
- Richmond Couple Named KidsPeace Maine Foster Parents Of The Year
- Franklin Couple Named KidsPeace Indiana Foster Parents Of The Year
- Virginia Couple Named KidsPeace 2022 National Foster Parents of the Year
- Becoming a Trust-Builder
- Advice For New Foster Parents
- Foster Family Stories | Julie and Mark Santee
- Thank you Eunice
- An Adoption Story
- Grant for Foster Care Community Education in Bucks County, PA
- Foster Family Stories | Heather and Eric
- How KidsPeace Foster Care Builds Families
- Foster Family Stories | Tomascik Family
- Foster Family Stories | Ron and Julie
- Foster Family Stories | Rickie and Julie Clark
- Has foster care been changed forever by the COVID-19 pandemic?
- Supporting Young Parents Through the American Rescue Plan>
- National Partnership to Reinvent Child Welfare Expands>
- Studies Show Dramatic Racial Disparities in Front End of Juvenile Justice System>
- Miquel Lewis: Making Chicago’s Juvenile Justice System More Equitable>
- Using Results Count Skills to Build A Strong Social Safety Net for Kentuckians>
- Sarah Hemminger on How to Create a Stronger Community for Young People>
- Enhancing Leaders and Racial Equity in Baltimore City Schools>
- Database Analyzes Juvenile Probation Laws by State>
- Register Now: Webinar Shares Lessons From Family-Centered Community Change>
- Partnering With Young People to Curb Youth Homelessness in Cleveland>
- Grads2Careers Places Baltimore’s Young People on New Career Paths>
- The Beautiful Project: Helping Black Girls and Women Thrive>
- Webinar Explores Casey’s Strategic Coinvestor Approach to Community Change>
- 18 common myths about foster care
- Discounts and other ways foster families can SAVE money
- The Kohlers | One Family’s Adoption Journey | Foster Talk
- Foster Family Stories | Jennifer and Jason
- Foster Talk | Nurturing your relationship as you foster | Pt#3
- Foster Talk | Nurturing your relationship as you foster | Pt#2
- Foster Talk | Nurturing your relationship as you foster | Pt#1
- Foster Talk | What Is Therapeutic Foster Care?
- Fostering in the Time of Coronavirus
- Foster Heroes Still Needed Despite COVID-19
- The New ETV Year
- Our new home
- CBS Cares
- How do you Aim Higher?
- Issues Day Panel Speaker: Gabe Gonzalez’s Journey to Success
- Issues Day Panel Speaker: Chris Poulos’s Journey to Success
- Issues Day Panel Speaker: Daniayla Stein’s Journey to Success
- Oklahoma Congressman Opens His Heart and Home to Two Adopted Daughters
- A Family’s Desire to Empower Foster Youth to Succeed
- 2015 Aim Higher Fellows & FC2S Partners Honored During Summer Celebration