On this episode of the Faith & Clarity podcast, Dr. Mark Turman sits down with Adrien Lewis, founder of CarePortal. This platform connects people and resources to meet the real-time needs of children and families in crisis. Adrien shares how a single mission trip shifted his path from business to a life of serving vulnerable kids and how that moment of clarity sparked what would become CarePortal.
Since its launch in 2015, CarePortal has been addressing a hidden foster care crisis in the US, where millions of children are referred to child protection agencies each year. By leveraging technology, CarePortal enables local communities to respond quickly, connecting caseworkers, churches, individuals, and businesses to meet urgent needs in real-time. Adrien explains how the platform empowers people to share responsibility for care, turning moments of crisis into opportunities for transformational connection.
You’ll also hear about the role of the church in this mission—how helping children and families unites communities, provides common ground in a divided world, and gives believers a tangible way to follow God’s call to love their neighbors. Adrien walks through how CarePortal works, how it’s funded, and the impact it’s had on communities nationwide.
If you’ve ever wondered how faith and innovation can come together to change lives, this conversation will inspire you.
Topics
- (01:11): Introducing CarePortal and Adrien Lewis
- (03:06): Adrien's faith journey
- (07:21): The pivotal mission trip
- (12:00): Understanding foster care
- (14:53): Adrien's personal foster care experience
- (18:43): Community and foster care
- (25:36): Understanding the impact of poverty on children
- (27:38): Introducing CarePortal: A technological solution
- (28:04): How CarePortal works: Connecting needs with helpers
- (30:52): The role of the church and community in CarePortal
- (43:24): CarePortal's growth and vision for the future
- (47:05): How to get involved with CarePortal
Resources
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- Facebook: Adrien Lewis
- CarePortal Website: CarePortal
- CarePortal Facebook: CarePortal | Kansas City MO
- CarePortal Instagram: CarePortal (@careportal) • Instagram photos and videos
- CarePortal X: CarePortal (@_careportal) / X
- CarePortal YouTube: CarePortal - YouTube
- CarePortal app connects charities to families in need | Fox News Video
- Adoption and foster care isn’t a have to—it’s a get to - Christian Parenting
- Our ordinary family’s extraordinary foster care journey - Christian Parenting
- What Every Christian Parent Needs to Know About Foster Care
- Foster Care & Adoption: "Lies, Truths, and Horror Stories" - Christian Parenting
About Adrien Lewis
Adrien Lewis began his career as a business development professional, spending a decade working in healthcare, technology, and education. In 2007, a mission trip to Haiti with his wife, Cynthia, transformed his perspective and deepened his calling. Over the n
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