Rights and Remedies

Insights on Residential Foster Care from the CEO of Children's Harbor with Tiffani Dhooge | Ep 11

***TRIGGER WARNING: Child Abuse and Child Neglect***

Teenagers in foster care face an uphill battle - not just in finding placements but in overcoming the trauma they’ve endured.

In this episode of Rights + Remedies, I sit down with Tiffani Dhooge, a relentless advocate for at-risk youth and CEO of Children’s Harbor, to discuss the realities of foster care and the power of community in healing trauma.

Tiffani shares:
🔹 How her career started in the broom closet of a foster care agency and led to national recognition
🔹 Why teenagers are the hardest to place — and what that means for their future
🔹 The heartbreaking reality of sibling separation in the system
🔹 How Children’s Harbor provides not just a home but a family for foster teens
🔹 The critical role of therapy, education, and mentorship in helping them rebuild their lives

With over 25 years of experience, Tiffani’s unwavering commitment to foster youth is changing lives - one heartbeat at a time.


Connect with Tiffani Dhooge:

📷 Follow Children's Harbor on Instagram: @childrensharborinc
📘 Find them on Facebook: Childrens Harbor Inc
📱 Vist the Website: Children's Harbor
💼 Connect with Tiffani on LinkedIn: Tiffani Dhooge