That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs Singleness and the Desire to Be a Mother: A Story of Foster Care, Adoption & Hope- Episode 1059
May 12, 2026
Kristen Bohannon, a single mother and foster-to-adopt advocate, shares her journey of fostering and adopting two boys. She describes the sudden placement call, early overwhelm, and the long legal foster-to-adopt process. Conversations cover faith, community support, setting boundaries with birth family, the importance of counseling, and longing for marriage while building a village.
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Catalyst Moment Sparked a Lifelong Adoption Call
- Kristen felt a clear calling to adoption after a Catalyst conference moment about orphans that left her heart racing.
- She pursued foster training, moved to Kentucky, joined local nonprofit Be the Village, and prepared a nursery while praying for future children.
Friday Call Turned Into Two Unexpected Placements
- Kristen planned to close her foster home and adopt but got a Friday call offering two boys to pick up Monday, which she accepted despite uncertainty.
- She learned they had been in multiple homes and later discovered they had deeper needs than initially disclosed.
Show Up With Practical Help For New Foster Parents
- Show practical support to new foster parents by bringing meals, watching kids, or simply being present to give breaks.
- Kristen credits friends showing up with dinners and staying with her boys as lifesaving during the chaotic early weeks.