Hosted by The Riverside Project · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 50 episodes
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Welcome to the Riverside Project podcast! We are mobilizing Houston to empower families and transform generations. We hope these conversations give you a greater understanding of the issues facing our community and inspire you to find your place along the River. Learn more about our work by visiting riversideproject.org or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube.
The Riverside Project hosts The Riverside Project Podcast, a business show with 50 episodes published.
What does it look like to integrate mental health and faith? My guest today brings her knowledge, experience, and passion to answer this question. Ashley McFarland is a trauma trainer, psychotherapist and co-founder of t
Going to court can be intimidating for everyone involved in the child welfare system: from foster parents to biological families, and of course, for children. Because of this, it's often the case that parties will neglec
1 in 7 children experience abuse or neglect in the United States, according to the CDC . However, the actual number is estimated to be higher due to many cases going unreported. It’s easy to assume that maltreatment only
What if the key to improving a child’s behavior isn’t found in stricter rules, but in stronger relationships? And what should care and treatment look like for children who have experienced really hard circumstances? Our
From the beginning of their relationship, adoption was always a part of our founder, Amber, and her husband’s plan; they even had an adoption fund in their wedding registry! After they stepped into the child welfare syst
What kinds of foster care placements are you open to? This is a question that gets asked to all foster parents when they first open their home. Will you take sibling groups? Infants? Children with significant medical or
When people think of foster care, it’s typically assumed that it ends at age 18 when a child ages out of care. However, that is not the case in most states. Nearly every state offers federally funded programs to extend f
“When it comes to kids and families in our community, we don’t have to settle for not enough.” National estimates show that, in recent years, roughly 300,000–400,000 children have been involved in the child welfare syste
300,000. That is the estimated number of children in our city who sleep on the floor. That’s nearly 13% of Houston’s overall population. Having a soft place to lay your head at night is something many of us take for gran
Neither foster care nor homelessness are isolated issues. They both intersect with numerous social issues—including each other. For example, homelessness is a contributing factor to why many children end up in the child
It’s estimated that around 70% of all instances of kinship care are informal. This is significant because family members in these cases are caring for a child without official documentation . Caregivers providing informa
“Their healing begins with your hope.” Our guest ended our time together on this phrase, but we wanted to start with it. This is at the heart of what individuals, churches, nonprofits, and agency workers do all across Ho
Biological children who grow up in a family that fosters or adopts can experience some intense and complicated emotions. While many children are supportive—and even protective—of their non-biological siblings, it’s impor
We often use the analogy of the River to describe how each and every one of us has a unique role to play in supporting the vulnerable children and families of Houston. One of the reasons why we need hands both upstream a
The term “pro-life” can be a politically charged topic. While the most common understanding of being pro-life is in regard to protecting life before birth, we had the opportunity to talk with someone who has a broader un
The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) may be most commonly associated with the act of “taking children away” from unsafe home environments. Unfortunately, this small snapshot of what DFPS does is often
When you first become a foster parent, you are likely to get a lot of advice. Some of it is extremely helpful, while some may not apply to your specific situation. When you combine the uncertainty of stepping into a new
For many young adults, turning 18 is an exciting milestone—a step toward independence while still having the support of family. But for children in foster care, this birthday marks the date you age out of the system. Som
During the holiday season, the concept of hospitality is at the front of our minds. However, hospitality can mean so much more than inviting family and friends to your dinner table to share a nice meal once a year. Bibli
We are passionate about not only transforming the foster care system in and around Houston but about helping others find their place along The River. This means providing key trainings, rallying community members togethe
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army veteran, author, women veterans advocate · Automotive Service Assistance
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Jason Weber
associate vice chancellor for leader and culture development · Texas Tech University System
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Lisa Johnson
researcher, Adjunct Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University, private consultant in food loss and agriculture, Board Chair of UpRoot Colorado · Richard Bland College
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Daniela Coats
founder · With Siblings
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Morgan Nichols
Private Wealth Advisor and CEO
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Nicole Davis
Dr. · Maryland Christian Chamber of Commerce
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Gaelin Elmore
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Isaac Etter
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Dr. Danisha Keating
The Boot Strap Girl
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Jason Johnson
2025 NC Principal of the Year, 2026 National High School Principal of the Year · Christian Alliance for Orphans
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