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Unfortunately, it ended up not working out with Hondo’s adoptive family. They just weren’t able to cope with his protectiveness over his food and toys when they had children in the house - though they said he was a sweet boy otherwise! Hondo is a 7 year old Chow Chow mix with a fluffy body, and short little legs. He’s got a medium level of energy, and is already potty trained! He will also sit on command for treats. Hondo has high hopes that his real furever family will come along soon, and want

Juan sits down with parenting expert Mandy Taylor to touch on a wide array of ways anyone can step up to champion families. As an adoptive and foster parent who works every day in training and equipping parents to better parent and connect with their children, Mandy shares her unique perspective on the role extended relatives and a strong support network can play in strengthening families. Juan and Mandy also discuss the most important and ultimate goal of foster care, which is always reunificat