Foster Parenting Podcast

Foster Parenting Podcast episodes:

• 10.08.2018

  Episode 122 – What Do Foster Parents Think of Instant Family

  Curious what foster parents think of Instant Family? We’ve got an early movie review for you here from a real life foster-adoptive family.  Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne play a childless couple who decide to enter parenting through the foster...

  
• 05.25.2012

  Episode 116 – Unusual Adoption Story

  T interviews Zach about their adoption and its many unusual circumstances. Their story will leave you inspired and stretch your imagination about what is possible in creating a family. Before listening to this episode make sure to watch this great...

  
• 05.10.2012

  Episode 115 – Indian Child Welfare Act

  Have you heard of special laws governing the adoption of children who are of Native American descent? In the US, children who are Native American fall under a specific law called the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), which can govern...

  
• 12.21.2011

  Episode 112 – Opening Up to Birth Parents

  Many foster parents draw firm boundaries between themselves and their foster children’s birth parents. But is this right? In this interview with Saint Fults, a social worker in St. Louis, Missouri, we learn of another perspective of openness toward birth...

  
• 10.26.2011

  Episode 109 – All the Dirt on Foster Care and Why You Should Still Do It

  We recently were able to participate in the annual Together for Adoption Conference. This episode is based on the breakout session we led there. We’ve heard a lot of stories about foster care. Sometimes the stories are in the news,...

  
• 08.05.2011

  Episode 105 – Royal Family Kids

  T interviews Jacob, a counselor at Royal Family Kids Camp, a summer program run by churches for foster kids throughout the country and internationally. Jacob mentioned his film project CAMP. You can contribute to his Kickstarter Campaign here. Help him reach...

  
• 05.20.2011

  Episode 100 – Doubts, Questions and Hurdles

  We recorded our 100th episode in front of an audience at Olive Crest Foster and Adoption Agency. It was such a pleasure to meet and connect with our listeners. In this episode we tackle some of the toughest doubts and questions...

  
• 11.12.2010

  Episode 90 – A New Starfish Story

  Everyone seems to love the “Starfish Story” by Loren Eiseley. We’ve got a new take on this old classic and promise you’ll never see starfish the same way again.  This is an episode you won’t want to miss; it matters...

  
• 09.09.2009

  Episode 70 – Interview with Adoptive Parent Amy

  We interview Amy, a fost-adopt parent who has had the experience of adopting four siblings consecutively. Her most recent adoption is being completed across state lines. Amy shares some personal experiences including infertility, pregnancy after adopting, and the death of...

  
• 08.03.2009

  Episode 68 – Jeremy, Former Foster Child

  We sit down and interview Jeremy, a former foster child, about his experiences in the system and any wisdom he can pass on to foster parents. We also give a brief review of “The Miracle Worker” and highly recommend watching...

  
• 04.12.2009

  Episode 61 – A Conversation for Christians

  In this episode we decide to have a conversation with Christians about Christianity (and foster care). If you're not a Christian, feel free to listen in on our "family" conversation. But we won't be offended if you're not interested. The...

  
• 11.06.2008

  Episode 50 – Forty Reasons We’re Adopting Through Foster Care

  These are 40 of our own personal reasons to adopt through foster care. They’re not necessarily for you or anyone else, but they are what compels us. Celebrate National Adoption Month with us! The post Episode 50 – Forty Reasons...

  
• 10.24.2008

  Episode 49 – Ramona, Former Foster Child

  Wendy takes time to interview our friend Ramona, who grew up in foster care. Coming soon: stay tuned for our National Adoption Month plans. Email with any of your adoption specific questions. The post Episode 49 – Ramona, Former Foster...

  
• 10.06.2007

  Episode 4 – Don’t You Get Attached

  Andrea and Linda have moved into our home! If you’re only going to listen to one episode, this is the one to listen to. We talk about: The #1 question we’re asked about foster parenting The problem of attachment 40%...