In episode 198, we’re speaking with Alycia Pinizzotto of Story International in Guatemala about piloting foster care in a new context, parenting teens and ministering in the midst of tragedy. Alycia brings a lot of first-hand experience and thoughtful reflections on ministering to orphans and vulnerable children, not only in Guatemala but in the US system as well.
- Alycia shares about her journey in Guatemala (7:37)
- What orphan care looks like in Guatemala (14:23)
- How far will you go for one kid? (19:32)
- A tragedy in the city (23:40)
- Implementing foster care in a rural context (32:45)
- The difference between the U.S. and Guatemalan foster care system (39:27)
- Why choose to foster more challenging kids? (45:43)
Resources and Links from the show
- Hold Onto Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld
- The Locust Effect by Gary A. Haugen