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S1E2 You don’t have to foster to make a difference. Discover how: https://www.carepackageinbound.com/support-us
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Every year, thousands of children enter foster care carrying everything they own in a trash bag. Not because no one cares — but because no one planned for them.
Chris and Jessica Silvey of Care Package Inbound break down exactly why that happens, what it communicates to a child, and how a single backpack — packed with intentionality — can change the first 48 hours of a child's life in care.
In this episode:
- Why trash bags became the default (and why it's not as simple as "just use a backpack")
- The trauma response foster youth carry into adulthood — tied to the smell of a trash bag
- The years of research behind every single item in the bag (including why spiral-bound notebooks are a no)
- Why the bag has no logo — and why that matters more than you think
- The psychology of who gives the bag and how it affects whether a child feels like they owe someone
- How you can get involved — no matter who you are
"We can't fix everything. But we can change the beginning."
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Whether you’re curious about foster care, looking for ways to help, or already part of the system, this podcast will inform you, encourage you, and empower you to make a difference — one child, one story, and one moment at a time.
Subscribe so you too can be part of this movement!
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Get Involved:
📦 Donate items or funds: https://www.carepackageinbound.com/support-us
📧 Share your story or refer a guest: admin@carepackageinbound.com
About Care Package Inbound:
Care Package Inbound is a nonprofit organization that exists to deliver hope to children entering foster care — through intentionally packed backpacks designed to provide dignity, comfort, and belonging in the first 48 hours of care.
Packed With Purpose is their podcast — where they pull back the curtain on the why behind everything they do, and empower you to be part of the solution.