• The Way Home, Episode 41
    May 30 2023

    Today’s episode features Abby Monclova, Senior Director of Human Resources and Michelle Foster, Cottage Parent. Abby and Michelle talk about careers at Crossnore, especially as a cottage parent, and the benefits of working at Crossnore.

    This is the last episode of Season 1 of The Way Home podcast. We hope you will catch up on any episodes you missed over the summer. Join us again on September 12 when we return for Season 2!

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    25 mins
  • The Way Home, Episode 40
    May 25 2023

    Today’s episode features Elizabeth O'Hagan, Fostering Communities Officer on our Avery campus. Elizabeth talks about in-kind giving, what it is, and how it supports Crossnore's work.

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    24 mins
  • The Way Home, Episode 39
    May 18 2023

    Today’s episode features Angela Woods, JD, MBA, Chief Operating Officer at Crossnore. Angela discusses what it means to be a professional coach and how she works with clients to help them achieve their success.

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    25 mins
  • The Way Home, Episode 38
    May 11 2023

    Today’s episode features Meredith Martin, Crossnore's Vice-President of Programs. Meredith talks about myths surrounding poverty and families involved in the child welfare system.

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    28 mins
  • The Way Home, Episode 37
    May 3 2023

    Today’s episode features Nick Reed, Chief Financial Officer, and Laura Lee, Sr. Vice-President of Economic Development, from Greater Winston-Salem Inc. Nick and Laura talk about the mission of Greater Winston-Salem Inc., some of their initiatives for our community, and how to get involved with their organization.

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    25 mins
  • The Way Home, Episode 36
    Apr 27 2023

    Today’s episode features Courtney Branch, Miracle Grounds Farm & Food Forest Coordinator. Courtney talks about permaculture and how the farm is set up, as well as the work she does with children who live on our campus, and our upcoming plant sale.

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    18 mins
  • The Way Home, Episode 35
    Apr 20 2023

    Today’s episode features Kelly Holbrooks, Crossnore's Director of Dietary Services, and Erika Brown, Dietary Services Coordinator on our Winston-Salem campus. Kelly and Erika talk about the importance of nutrition for children in foster care and the role nutrition plays in creating trauma resilience.

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    22 mins
  • The Way Home, Episode 34
    Apr 13 2023

    Today’s episode features Alex Hudson, Bridging Families Supervisor, and Deb Eiserman, Bridge Parent at Crossnore. Alex and Deb discuss the Bridging Families© program, where it fits in the foster care world, what reunification for families looks like, shared parenting, and more.

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    29 mins