Wendy Driedger is on a mission to help foster kids and families in Northeast Louisiana. She’s the Co-Director of Project 2.5+, a ministry providing essentials like clothing, diapers, and beds to children entering foster care.
Right now, 308 kids in Ouachita Parish need homes, but there are only 60 foster families. That’s a huge gap. Wendy breaks down what’s really happening, why the system is struggling, and how Project 2.5+ is stepping in to make a difference. We also get into Families Count, a program helping parents turn their lives around so they can reunite with their children.
This episode is all about taking action. Whether it’s fostering, volunteering, or just learning more—this conversation is worth your time.
0:00 Intro & Host
0:30 Wendy's Background
1:30 Ministry Journey
3:00 Foster Care Views
5:30 Becoming Foster Parents
7:00 Foster Experience
8:30 Project 2.5 Origins
11:00 Church Support
14:00 Fostering Myths
17:00 Foster Realities
20:00 Project 2.5 Support
24:00 Emotional Support
27:00 Facility Impact
30:00 Foster Care Need
33:00 Community Involvement
36:00 Collaborative Partnerships
39:00 Future Plans
