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Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey

Jun 26, 2020

Brian tells his story of spending almost his entire childhood in the foster care system. After 20 placements, he has many stories to tell. If it had not been for his last and longest placement, he may have never found a place to call home. 

He tells a real and raw story that is all too common in the foster care system....


Jun 24, 2020

Providing Continuity of Community for Older Adolescent Teens in Care

 

•offering an online virtual community delivering evidence based curriculum called REAL Essentials to Kids in Care, grades 9-12. The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for mentoring and community for Older Adolescent Youth in Care...


Jun 19, 2020

Born in 1969, leading international foster care expert and consultant and TED Talk speaker Dr. John DeGarmo has worn many hats throughout his life. Singing and dancing while touring around the world in the international supergroup, Up With People, serving as a D.J. at four different radio stations on two different...


Jun 12, 2020

Karin Davis-Thompson has experience as a foster, adoptive, and a special-needs mom. In this episode, she tells her story of what it takes to fight for the best outcomes for your child - especially when they can't fight for themselves. 
Her foster, and eventually adopted, daughter had some significant needs and rights...


Jun 5, 2020

Caroline wasn't in a good place to parent a child - and she knew it. Shame kept her from sharing her story until one day when she made the decision to talk about her feelings. Telling other moms they aren't alone has changed the lives of many women and created many opportunities for her to help others. She invites birth...