FASD Hope is a podcast series about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over eighteen years of lived experience.
On the 11th episode of FASD Hope, Natalie Vecchione (Podcast Host) speaks with Sandra Flach, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Justice for Orphans. Justice for Orphans is a nonprofit ministry on a mission to rally the Church to serve children and families in crisis. For 7 years, Sandra has hosted the weekly "Orphans No More" podcast, where she seeks to inspire, educate and encourage foster and adoptive parents through guest interviews and inspirational content. She also serves as the Area Director for CarePortal throughout the state of New York. Sandra lives in upstate New York with her husband of 33 years. They are the proud parents of 8 children - 5 of whom through adoption.
A little over 5 years ago (shortly after the adoption of Natalie's daughter), Sandra interviewed Natalie for the "Orphans No More" podcast. Shortly after, Natalie met Sandra at an adoption conference. and they instantly bonded over their adoption journeys and how God brought them together in their respective journeys as moms advocating in the adoption community. A few years later, Natalie was a guest on "Orphans No More" again to discuss FASD and her family's journey. Natalie is blessed to call Sandra a friend and mentor in advocacy. During this heartfelt conversation, Sandra and Natalie discuss the following topics - Sandra's journey into parenthood; adoption and FASD, the development of Justice For Orphans; Sandra's extensive advocacy for children, teens and young adults in foster care; the devastating impact of COVID19 on those in the foster care system and the urgent need for FASD awareness and training in churches, foster care trainings and the community.
"LORD, You know the hopes of the helpless. SUrely you will hear their cries and comfort them. You will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed, so mere people can no longer terrify them."
- Psalm 10: 17-18
Resources-
Sandra Flach - Justice for Orphans
https://www.justicefororphansny.org/
[email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForOrphans/
Resources that Sandra Mentioned-
Book- "The Connected Child" by Karen Purvis, Ph.D., et. al. (2007)
Ryan and Kayla North of "One Big Happy Home" and "The Empowered Parent Podcast"
https://www.onebighappyhome.com/
FASD Hope
http://www.fasdhope.com/
Instagram - @fasdhope
Facebook - @fasdhope1
Pinterest - @fasdhope1
