Jennifer Smith, executive director of South Texas Alliance for Orphans, discusses her journey from physical therapy to leading a nonprofit focused on foster care. She highlights the organization's three-pronged approach: prevention, support for children in the system, and mentorship for youth aging out of foster care. The Alliance has grown from a local initiative to involving 136 churches and impacting over 3,000 children in foster care annually. Smith emphasizes the need for foster families, professionals, and financial support. Upcoming events include Kin Mart on July 27, providing school supplies for relative caregivers.
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