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"This book is a must-read about the importance of understanding the foster care system and how implementing a solution to correct and protect the harsh realities of these children can truly be rewarding. Being a child that was saved and given the option of adoption has been a blessing which gave fruit to an Olympic birth. All of my accomplishments I dedicate to God and my adopted parents who gave me the care and love a child only needs to have the courage to fight for their dreams that would have never been possible before. I was always taught that the family dynamic is not about blood relations but dedication to those in need, and people who are willing to understand that the beginning can never be changed, but there is ALWAYS a solution to modify the ending. Therefore, we as a society need to be more involved in changing the narrative for these children, and Richard has given us that solution. Thank you! -Paige McPherson 3x U.S. Olympian and 2012 Bronze Olympic medalist in the sport of TaeKwonDo There are few people in this country more dedicated to finding family members in Latin America for kids who find themselves lost or alone at our border more than Richard Villasana. Do No Harm is sure to be a mainstay for those involved in the field. He lends his experience and knowledge of the subject garnered by his countless amount of time on the front line. This book will benefit generations of people working toward solutions. -Chris Chmielewski Editor, Foster Focus Magazine With the rise of domestic violence and child abuse in our nation, Do No Harm by Richard Villasana is an important book for anyone who wants to help children in crisis. Villasana shines the light of awareness on an issue that society needs to confront. I am grateful for this book and recommend it to all who wish to make a difference in our world. -Dr. John DeGarmo Leading Foster Care Expert, Founder/Director of The Foster Care Institute I cannot imagine a more passionate advocate for children in foster care than Richard and, in turn, anyone more qualified to write this book. Do No Harm: The U.S. Border Child Tragedy Continues is a testament to Richard's depth of knowledge and understanding about the failures of the foster care system earned through his ""boots on the ground"" work within the field both internationally and domestically. A must-read for anyone working in the field. -Julie Edwards President & CEO, The Nonprofit Maven There is what people want us to believe and what is really happening. This is a must-read book for anyone concerned about our children and what is being done to help them. Thank you, Richard, for this wonderful insight and for the many of countless hours you put into getting familiar reunited with their children. -Daniel Gutierrez International Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Mindful Leadership Expert, Master Life/Business Coach, Director/Owner of Catalina Retreat Center in San Salvador, Peru An American Tragedy indeed. The impact of the injustice and pain experienced by these children and their families is heart-wrenching. Children are the future, and this tragedy will have an impact long after most of us are gone from this earth. Richard Villasana is a maverick leader whose sole mission comes from the depth of his soul. As he so eloquently shares, we are an intelligent society of human beings. We can unite to solve this issue. There is no keener revelation of a society's health and wealth than how it treats its children. -Steve Olsher Founder/Editor-In-Chief of Podcast Magazine https: //podcastmagazine.com & NYT Bestselling Author of What Is Your WHAT? Discover The ONE Amazing Thing You Were Born To Do"

This book is a must-read about the importance of understanding the foster care system and how implementing a solution to correct and protect the harsh realities of these children can truly be rewarding. Being a child that was saved and given the option of adoption has been a blessing which gave fruit to an Olympic birth. All of my accomplishments I dedicate to God and my adopted parents who gave me the care and love a child only needs to have the courage to fight for their dreams that would have never been possible before. I was always taught that the family dynamic is not about blood relations but dedication to those in need, and people who are willing to understand that the beginning can never be changed, but there is ALWAYS a solution to modify the ending. Therefore, we as a society need to be more involved in changing the narrative for these children, and Richard has given us that solution. Thank you! -Paige McPherson 3x U.S. Olympian and 2012 Bronze Olympic medalist in the sport of TaeKwonDo There are few people in this country more dedicated to finding family members in Latin America for kids who find themselves lost or alone at our border more than Richard Villasana. Do No Harm is sure to be a mainstay for those involved in the field. He lends his experience and knowledge of the subject garnered by his countless amount of time on the front line. This book will benefit generations of people working toward solutions. -Chris Chmielewski Editor, Foster Focus Magazine With the rise of domestic violence and child abuse in our nation, Do No Harm by Richard Villasana is an important book for anyone who wants to help children in crisis. Villasana shines the light of awareness on an issue that society needs to confront. I am grateful for this book and recommend it to all who wish to make a difference in our world. -Dr. John DeGarmo Leading Foster Care Expert, Founder/Director of The Foster Care Institute I cannot imagine a more passionate advocate for children in foster care than Richard and, in turn, anyone more qualified to write this book. Do No Harm: The U.S. Border Child Tragedy Continues is a testament to Richard's depth of knowledge and understanding about the failures of the foster care system earned through his boots on the ground work within the field both internationally and domestically. A must-read for anyone working in the field. -Julie Edwards President & CEO, The Nonprofit Maven There is what people want us to believe and what is really happening. This is a must-read book for anyone concerned about our children and what is being done to help them. Thank you, Richard, for this wonderful insight and for the many of countless hours you put into getting familiar reunited with their children. -Daniel Gutierrez International Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Mindful Leadership Expert, Master Life/Business Coach, Director/Owner of Catalina Retreat Center in San Salvador, Peru An American Tragedy indeed. The impact of the injustice and pain experienced by these children and their families is heart-wrenching. Children are the future, and this tragedy will have an impact long after most of us are gone from this earth. Richard Villasana is a maverick leader whose sole mission comes from the depth of his soul. As he so eloquently shares, we are an intelligent society of human beings. We can unite to solve this issue. There is no keener revelation of a society's health and wealth than how it treats its children. -Steve Olsher Founder/Editor-In-Chief of Podcast Magazine https: //podcastmagazine.com & NYT Bestselling Author of What Is Your WHAT? Discover The ONE Amazing Thing You Were Born To Do

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"Combine the investigative expertise of Sherlock Holmes, three decades of experience working with Latin American businesses and government agencies, and a focus on reuniting children separated at the Mexico-U.S. border from their families, and you get ""Border Angel"" Richard Villasana, a leading international expert on immigration issues and U.S. foster care.A proud Navy veteran, Richard has been featured on CNN International, Associated Press, ABC TV, Costco Connections and The Washington Post. He is a columnist with Foster Focus Magazine and an international speaker. Richard was honored as a California Hero and has translated for the United Nations. He is a leading advocate for Latino foster children in the U.S. and featured on Latino media: Univision, Te Lo Cuento and EFE, the world's largest Spanish language media company.Richard is the founder of Forever Homes for Foster Kids. He has helped more than 11,000 children and families reunite with their relatives in the U.S. and Latin America."

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