What began as an unsettled system failure led to an unexpected bond between two foster moms—and the sisters they were unknowingly raising apart. In this episode, Misty sits down with Jennifer Borrego, the adoptive mom of her daughter’s biological sister, to unpack the emotional journey from uncertainty and fear to healing, trust, and unity. Together, they share what it was like to find each other, navigate a broken system, and fight for connection when the outcome was unknown. This is a raw and redemptive story about the power of persistence, the beauty of sibling bonds, and what can happen when two families choose to work together for what matters most.

💛 Connect with Tiny Bexar Coalition Tiny Bexar Coalition supports foster families in San Antonio and surrounding areas through meals, baby-soothing kits, and micro-scholarships for former foster youth. They exist to meet real needs in real-time—because no foster family should walk alone.

🔗 Website: tinybexarcoalition.com 📲 Instagram: @tinybexarcoalition

Reach out to request support, volunteer, or find ways to get involved!

In this eye-opening conversation, Martin shares what he’s witnessed working overnight at a local children’s shelter—stories that are hard to hear but even harder to ignore. From heartbreaking sibling separations to the unheard cries of infants who’ve learned no one is coming, this episode exposes the unseen realities of emergency shelter care. Because awareness is the first step to action.

The children Martin spoke about are real—and they’re right here in our city. If your heart is stirred to take action, here are some shelters in San Antonio you can reach out to. Each one may have different needs—call or check their websites for up-to-date donation or volunteer opportunities:

📍 Boysville Website: www.boysville.org Phone: (210) 659-1901 Boysville provides shelter and care for children in crisis and offers a variety of programs for children of all ages.

📍 St. PJ’s Children’s Home Website: www.stpjhome.org Phone: (210) 533-1203 Serving children affected by abuse, neglect, and abandonment, St. PJ’s often posts urgent needs for clothes, hygiene items, and more.

📍 The Children’s Shelter Website: www.childrensshelter.org Phone: (210) 212-2500 They offer foster care, and trauma-informed care for children healing from abuse.

📍 Seton Home (part of The Children’s Shelter) Website: www.setonhomesa.org Phone: (210) 533-3504 Supports teen moms and their babies with shelter, education, and life skills.

💛 Whether you donate pajamas, bring a meal, or simply ask how you can help—your step matters. Let’s fill the gap together.

In this episode, Morgan shares her journey as a single foster mom—how she learned to advocate for herself and the children in her care, build a support system, and develop lasting relationships with bio families. Her story is honest, courageous, and full of wisdom for anyone navigating foster care—or wondering if they can do this too.

In this very first episode of The Speak Up, I sit down with my husband to share the deeply personal story that opened our eyes to the reality of foster care — and ultimately changed the course of our family forever. We’re pulling back the curtain on how an unexpected call turned into a calling, the heartbreak and beauty that came with it, and how our journey began not with a plan, but with a story.