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Mended Futures | Presented By FIVE18 Family Services and Vision30
FIVE18 Family Services
Frequency: 1 episode/14d. Total Eps: 25

We work toward mended futures for every family.
The Mended Futures Podcast is a platform and trusted companion for connection, collaboration, understanding, and exploration surrounding the concept of family and family welfare.
By providing a space for voices and perspectives to be heard, we hope to contribute to a more informed, empathetic, and inclusive society.
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- https://visionthirty.org/
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- https://www.careportal.org/
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- https://www.youtube.com/@torbee
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Pilot | Episode 001 (feat. Taylor Melvin and Allison Jordan)
Season 1 · Episode 1
mercredi 2 octobre 2024 • Duration 21:00
WARNING: The Mended Futures Podcast contains stories told by guests that may be sensitive to some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.
The opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of the hosts and/or producers of the Mended Futures Podcast.
Welcome to the Mended Futures podcast! We are so happy you have joined us! In this episode, we get an introduction to our hosts, Taylor Melvin and Allison Jordan, as well as explaining what this podcast is about!
At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time. If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit: https://five18.org/ https://visionthirty.org/
Mended Futures Podcast: Trailer
Season 1
jeudi 26 septembre 2024 • Duration 00:35
Here is a sneak peek at some of the topics we will be discussing for the brand new Mended Futures Podcast, presented by FIVE18 Family Services and Vision30.
He's CEO of the Fatherhood Foundation | Episode 005 (feat. Chris Beach)
Season 1 · Episode 5
jeudi 31 octobre 2024 • Duration 39:51
WARNING: The Mended Futures Podcast contains stories told by guests that may be sensitive to some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.
The opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of the hosts and/or producers of the Mended Futures Podcast.
In this episode, we chat with Chris Beach, who is the CEO of the Fatherhood Foundation, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Chris explains why he is so passionate about fatherhood as well as where his ministry fits in the Vision30 river. We hope you enjoy!
For more information about the Fatherhood Foundation:
At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.
He's A Pastor And A Foster Dad | Episode 004 (feat. Bryan Moss)
Season 1 · Episode 4
jeudi 24 octobre 2024 • Duration 50:03
WARNING: The Mended Futures Podcast contains stories told by guests that may be sensitive to some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.
The opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of the hosts and/or producers of the Mended Futures Podcast.
In this episode, we chat with Bryan Moss who is the lead pastor for New Praise Temple Of Deliverance in Lynchburg, Virginia. Bryan also serves for FIVE18's Hat Creek Camp as the Therapeutic Services Coordinator. We talk to Bryan about his upbringing in James Crossing, his life as a foster parent, and his passion to preach the Gospel. We hope you enjoy!
For more information about New Praise Temple Of Deliverance: https://www.facebook.com/NewPraiseTOD/
At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.
She's Raising Her Grandchildren | Episode 003 (feat. Veronica Reilly)
Season 1 · Episode 3
jeudi 17 octobre 2024 • Duration 41:33
WARNING: The Mended Futures Podcast contains stories told by guests that may be sensitive to some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.
The opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of the hosts and/or producers of the Mended Futures Podcast.
In this episode, we chat with Veronica Reilly who recently spoke at FIVE18's annual Impact Event about her life raising her two grandchildren with her ex husband. Be prepared to hear a truly powerful story that will tug at your heart strings.
At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.
She Created A Kid's Show | Episode 002 (feat. Tori Garris)
Season 1 · Episode 2
jeudi 10 octobre 2024 • Duration 55:46
WARNING: The Mended Futures Podcast contains stories told by guests that may be sensitive to some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.
The opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of the hosts and/or producers of the Mended Futures Podcast.
In this episode of the Mended Futures Podcast, we sit down with Tori Garris who is the creator of the YouTube children's TV show "Torbee"! Tori chats with us about her upbringing in Chicago, how she got into acting, and why she started "Torbee" in the first place. We hope you enjoy!
Check out Torbee on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/@torbee
At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.
She Brought CarePortal to Virginia (Part 2) | Episode 21 (feat. Claudia Fletcher)
Season 1 · Episode 21
jeudi 6 mars 2025 • Duration 36:49
Welcome to part 2 of our interview with FIVE18's Chief Program Officer Claudia Fletcher! On this episode we dive more into Claudia's role in CarePortal and how she was able to implement it in Roanoke, Virginia!
At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.
If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:
She Adopted 12 Kids (Part 1) | Episode 20 (feat. Claudia Fletcher)
Season 1 · Episode 20
jeudi 27 février 2025 • Duration 50:46
This week, we have the pleasure of being joined by our very own Chief Program Officer Claudia Fletcher! In this episode Taylor and Allison talk about her upbringing, her decision to adopt, and the example her parents set for helping people toward mended futures.
At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.
If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:
He's the Chief Executive Orphan | Episode 011 (feat. Robert Day)
Season 1 · Episode 11
jeudi 19 décembre 2024 • Duration 01:14:20
WARNING: The Mended Futures Podcast contains stories told by guests that may be sensitive to some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.
The opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of the hosts and/or producers of this podcast.
On this episode we catch up with FIVE18's fearless CEO, Robert Day! Taylor and Allison ask him about the history of the organization, his part in changing the culture, and his own struggle as a recovering orphan.
At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.
If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:
He Never Gave Up | Episode 010 (feat. Travis Foley)
Season 1 · Episode 10
jeudi 12 décembre 2024 • Duration 45:10
WARNING: The Mended Futures Podcast contains stories told by guests that may be sensitive to some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.
The opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of the hosts and/or producers of the Mended Futures Podcast.
On today's episode, we get the opportunity to chat with Travis Foley, who lived at the former Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Group Homes! Travis talks about some of the encounters he had at the homes as well as how it has affected him as a fully grown adult. We hope you enjoy!
At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.
If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:








