Melanie J. Johnson

Writer. Mom. Linfield University student. #fostercare #fosterchild #Adoption #ItTakesaVillage #fosteradoption #homelessness #raisingboys #ilovechocolate

[Melanie J. Johnson @speakingfeather]

Give https://t.co/s1UJ0gZ8mP

[Melanie J. Johnson @speakingfeather]

This wonderful faith-based organization serves an often overlooked class, the working poor.

[Melanie J. Johnson @speakingfeather]

@elonmusk @micsolana Thank God.

[Melanie J. Johnson @speakingfeather]

Amazing lunch at Crescent Cafe. Had to bring one of my three crepes home to enjoy later! How did I not know about this gem? #crescentcafe #visitmcminnville

[Melanie J. Johnson @speakingfeather]

The story behind those Bibles in hotel room drawers. https://t.co/TXcBnxqfDk

[Melanie J. Johnson @speakingfeather]

A little about me https://t.co/93QvefBBDn

[Melanie J. Johnson @speakingfeather]

@OssieBladine Yes. Perhaps the exponential growth of citizen journalism has had a hand in helping people of like minds communicate more easily with one another.

[Melanie J. Johnson @speakingfeather]

Remember all the ruckus about whether or not to use “Dr.” as a title for our new first lady Jill Biden? The AP Stylebook says no. But that idea could someday become history methinks. Your thoughts? #jams330 https://t.co/5uisfVnVoy

[Melanie J. Johnson @speakingfeather]

Distance Learning can be fun! My sophomore is having a blast doing a scavenger hunt in our kitchen for his virtual Intro to Culinary Arts class. And the winner is...Mickey!
#MHSGrizzlies

[Melanie J. Johnson @speakingfeather]

#fosteradoption#changeachildsstory #ADOPTION #adoptionstories

[Fostering Engagement @FosteringEngage]

Fear of abandonment is a real struggle for adopted and fostered children. Here's Jackie's story. #adoption #fearofabandonment #adoptedteens https://t.co/bBlg4P1m61

[Fostering Engagement @FosteringEngage]

Youth in foster care desperately need volunteer advocates.
#fostercare #fosterchild #Adoption
#ItTakesaVillage #fosteradoption #changeachildsstory

[Teresa Huff @HuffTeresa]

This nonprofit is on a mission to change a generation. They're using innovative ways to fund their nonprofit while providing a living wage for families, helping with needs in the foster care system, and tapping into established local resources worldwide. https://t.co/78uQEtrybq

[Melanie J. Johnson @speakingfeather]

Might be virtual this year but National Adoption Day is almost here.

[Fostering Engagement @FosteringEngage]

National Adoption Day is just four days away. Check below for events. #fostercare #fosterchild #Adoption
#ItTakesaVillage #fosteradoption https://t.co/yaLJfIdXwS

[Melanie J. Johnson @speakingfeather]

Awesome movement to reunite children in orphanages with their families. https://t.co/4jjLGfer9U.

[Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption @DTFA]

Explore five ways you can get involved during #NationalAdoptionMonth to help ensure every child has forever family at https://t.co/u3nf3HQarW. #Adoption

[Melanie J. Johnson @speakingfeather]

Follow my tweets on Fostering Engagement to learn more about ways communities can support children from hard places. #fostercare #fosterchild #Adoption
#ItTakesaVillage #fosteradoption #CASA

[Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption @DTFA]

Retweet to spread the word about the urgent need for #FosterCareAdoption and help give these youth the foundation for a brighter future.

[Melanie J. Johnson @speakingfeather]

Disagree with an officials’ politics? Fine. But their adopted children should be off limits for public discussion. #fostercare #fosterchild #Adoption
#ItTakesaVillage #fosteradoption https://t.co/tlmvGidfkE via @adoptioncouncil

[Melanie J. Johnson @speakingfeather]

About 20,000 teens age out of U.S. foster care each year with no permanent home. 40% will be homeless within a year. Liz chose to make a difference in one teen’s life.
#fosterchild
#ItTakesAVillage #fosteradoption

[AdoptUSKids @AdoptUSKids]

"A big part of me wanted to make a difference in a teen's life, and I had the opportunity to do that." -Liz, who adopted a teen from foster care. #fostercare #adoption

[Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption @DTFA]

“Family means showing up,” says Beth, who adopted all five of her daughters from #FosterCare.

Are you interested in #FosterCareAdoption? Get started with our free step-by-step at guide at https://t.co/QsvlfIeTFo

#AdoptionStory #LoveMakesAFamily