Counting On Us
Now in our community, children and families are facing an array of social problems, diminishing resources, and increased responsibilities. Often they’re looking for hope and a brighter tomorrow. In Counting On Us, we share the stories of those who have found the inspiration to push forward and overcome the challenges of their lives; like gaining independence, building a family, and healing from trauma. Join producer and host, Daniel Treviño, and learn how they beat adversity with the support and guidance of ACH’s team of caregivers and professionals. Listen now and get inspired!
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Episodes
13 episodes
12. Knowing When to Ask for Help
Life Project client, Jeremiah, recalls a year spent moving four different times and ending up living in an abandoned college dorm. Explaining in detail what challenges arise for those living through housing instability. Also, LIFE Project mento...
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Episode 12
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29:29
11. Discovering Your Inner Strength
After experiencing homelessness and family separation, Alex arrives at ACH feeling lost and closed off to everyone. Bit by bit, Alex's life begins to change as she learns to trust herself and the power of her voice.Counting On Us...
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Episode 11
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23:50
10. Creating Space for Youth Voice
Peaches and Dionne talk about the importance of foster care youth to have a voice in their own life. Peaches reflects on Tabitha’s journey with family reunification and talks about her experience in ACH’s Youth Emergency Shelter and Morris Prog...
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Episode 10
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28:22
09. Practicing Hope Through Patience
Following a series of failed foster home placements, Tabitha arrives at ACH’s Youth Emergency Shelter fed up with being misunderstood and ignored. In no time, Tabitha begins to experience what it’s like to be acknowledged and her talents allowe...
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Episode 9
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20:50
08. The Right Support Transforms Care
For the past 44 years, Arquilla Walker has taken care of nine children, eight of them from the same family, and none of them related to her by blood. Now 61 years old, Arquilla speaks on her experience raising children without a support system ...
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Episode 8
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27:37
07. Learning to Let Go
After the death of her husband, Margie lost all interest in life; until the opportunity came to care for her great grandson. At 81 years old, she was determined to provide him with a safe and loving home; but the adoption process proved to be t...
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Episode 7
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20:28
06. New World, New Perspective
Julie Brown’s life came full circle when she became employed by ACH Child and Family Services 15 years ago, but that didn’t start her story with the agency. In this episode, Julie talks about the impact ACH had on her and her family starting fr...
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Episode 6
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24:32
05. A Family's Legacy
Semi had a bigger vision for her life than the dysfunctional environment she had growing up. Realizing she could choose her family, Semi held onto the relationships she treasured while in care at ACH. Proving that a person didn’t have to be rel...
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Episode 5
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23:13
04. Healing through Reparenting
You don’t have a bad kid, you just have a kid who’s having a hard time. The Hackemack’s talk about their experience reparenting themselves and how healing it was for both them and their adopted son. Caseworkers Raquel Smith and Anabelle Muzzio ...
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Episode 4
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24:15
03. Building a Family
Brian and Yesenia Sidwell always wanted a big family, but they felt uncertain foster care and adoption was the right path for them. With the help of ACH, the Sidwell family open their home to children and learn to navigate the challenges all ad...
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Episode 3
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20:01
02. The Power of Relationships
Relationships are the secret ingredient we need to reach our goals. LIFE Project client, Arthur, and ACH Transitions Program Manager, Nick Little, talk about the power of relationships when leading successful and productive lives. They reflect ...
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Episode 2
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23:47
01. Pursuing Your Passion
After foster care, Keya entered college but soon dropped out. With few people to turn to, she felt scared and unsure of what steps to take to support herself; until she found her way to ACH’s LIFE Project. With guidance, Keya nurtures her uniqu...
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Episode 1
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22:30