En iyi Foster Adoption Podcast podcastleri (2024)

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Conversation About Foster Care & Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) with Susan McConnell, DSW(c), MBA and Carina H. Santa Maria, MSW, LCSW 37:46

1+ y ago37:46

37:46

Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) includes children and young people in foster care that are in extreme risk. While poorly defined legally, the impact upon this population is immense. Two Child Welfare Agency Executive Directors involved in research and programming to serve this population speak on our podcast about their experience a…

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What Do I Do When a Child Arrives? 25:41

2y ago25:41

25:41

The team comes together to give tips and advice for how to navigate the first time a child is placed in your home - or any time they come! Learn from Let It Be Us Founder and Executive Director Susan McConnell, MBA, Let It Be Us Directors Vanessa Baie, LCSW, and Karron Shaw, MJ, as well as seasoned foster parent and Foster Parent Licensing Coach, C…

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What Do I Need if I Adopt?: Practical Tips to Be Ready 10:40

2y ago10:40

10:40

Parenting is a long road no matter how you do it. This mini-episode explores tips and advice on how to support yourself as a foster parent, adoptive parent, and ways to ensure you have what you need to care for children throughout their lives. Let It Be Us Director Karron Shaw, MJ, and Foster Parent Licensing Coach Cathy Newbury give advice and sug…

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How Does a Child in Foster Care End Up Adopted? 27:17

2y ago27:17

27:17

The path of foster care that leads to adoption is often long and complicated, with legal jargon like “TPR” (termination of parental rights), but Let It Be Us Director Karron Shaw, MJ, and Foster Parent Licensing Coach Cathy Newbury - who has also adopted from foster care! - are here to explain it to you. To learn more about becoming a foster parent…

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How Can I Connect with the Biological Family? Practical Tips for Developing Relationships 11:14

2y ago11:14

11:14

Feeling open to having a relationship with the biological family is the first step, in this mini-episode, Alex Montgomery, JD, Deputy Director at Let It Be Us and mother through adoption, and Rachel Hoyt, seasoned foster parent, talk about the concrete steps they’ve both taken to open the door to relationships with the biological family. To learn m…

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But What About the Child’s Biological Family? 30:18

2y ago30:18

30:18

While children in foster care have experienced difficult situations with their biological families, many children still feel a strong bond with them, and many of them will return to their families of origin. Alex Montgomery, JD, Deputy Director at Let It Be Us and mother through adoption, talks about how she developed a relationship with the birth …

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How Can I Help? Practical Tips for Supporting the Child in Your Care 18:33

2y ago18:33

18:33

In this special mini-episode, Cathy Newbury, Foster Parent Licensing Coach and seasoned foster parent, talks about how she ensures the children in her care receive all the support they need, while Dr. Heather Risser from our partner Northwestern University Family Care Parenting Lab talks from a therapeutic perspective about how to support the child…

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Why Kids Behave That Way: Diagnosable Difficulties 24:44

2y ago24:44

24:44

Children who have experienced foster care, or other kinds of difficult life experiences, may have a hard time adjusting - or may have mental or behavioral challenges that have never been diagnosed. Cathy Newbury, Foster Parent Licensing Coach and seasoned foster parent, chats with Dr. Heather Risser from our partner Northwestern University Family C…

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Who Is Let It Be Us? A Conversation with Susan McConnell 27:22

2y ago27:22

27:22

Susan McConnell, MBA, founded Let It Be Us after seeing many children in foster care wait for years to be adopted. She designed programs based on her recruiting and human resources backgrounds, using technology to help waiting children in foster care. To learn more about Let It Be Us, and connect with Susan, find us at www.letitbeus.org.…

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What Is Permanency? Helping a Child Find Stability 26:59

2y ago26:59

26:59

Two experts walk us through what permanency means to children in foster care and the importance of stability and consistency in the development of children. Join us as Let It Be Us Director Vanessa Baie and Heather Risser from our partner Northwestern University Family Care Parenting Lab talk about the importance of connection for children in foste…

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Season Two Trailer 3:00

2y ago3:00

3:00

At Let It Be Us, we believe that the path to foster care begins with education, and the best way to educate is to reach people where they are which is why we started the Let It Be Us Foster Care and Adoption podcast where we dive deep into topics related to fostering children, foster care in Illinois, as well as adoption. We hope you enjoy, learn s…

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The Big Picture: A Conversation with Let It Be Us Founder, Susan McConnell 30:43

2+ y ago30:43

30:43

The issues facing the foster care system and the children in care are big, but the solution is simple: stable families for every child. In the season finale of our very first podcast series, Susan McConnell, the Founder of Let It Be Us, talks about the importance of placing children in care in a home that best fits their needs and can support them …

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The Nuts and Bolts of Becoming a Licensed Foster Parent: A How-To with Vanessa Baie 14:23

2+ y ago14:23

14:23

The licensing process can be confusing, but Let It Be Us Director of Licensing Coaching and Placement Support Vanessa Baie has got you covered! Listen to get an overview of what you can expect in the licensing process. If you are ready to get licensed, join our FREE Licensing Coaching Program to get any last lingering questions answered and help fi…

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Fostering Teens! (OMG!): A Conversation with Elizabeth and Chris Rodriguez 33:10

2+ y ago33:10

33:10

Many people fear teens, whether in foster care or not, but Elizabeth and Chris don’t. It may not always be easy, but the journey with teens is definitely rewarding and Elizabeth and Chris go into all the details. If you are interested in fostering teens, learn more about our Springboard to Adulthood Program at www.letitbeus.org…

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It’s Easier Than You Think: A Conversation with Breanna and Maxwell Fritz 33:46

2+ y ago33:46

33:46

Breanna and Maxwell talk about their experience as foster parents of teens, those who identify LGBTQIA+ and everything in between. Their biggest takeaway? It’s easier than you think. Learn more about how to become foster parents by joining one of our free webinars at www.letitbeus.orgLet It Be Us tarafından oluşturuldu

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How Did Let It Be Us Come to Be?: A Conversation with Founder Susan McConnell 38:11

2+ y ago38:11

38:11

Susan McConnell is a mother through adoption, a photographer, and a recruiter. She used all of that to found Let It Be Us in 2014 with the goal of transforming the child welfare system in Illinois. Learn more about everything we do at www.letitbeus.orgLet It Be Us tarafından oluşturuldu

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Fostering Kids Who Go Home and Kids Who Stay: A Conversation with Carolyne Osterhues 27:20

2+ y ago27:20

27:20

Carolyne and her husband have fostered dozens of children over the many years they have been foster parents. Some children have returned to their biological families, and others have been adopted by the Osterhues family. All of them hold a place in Carolyne’s heart. To learn more about becoming a foster parent, attend a free webinar at www.letitbeu…

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What about the birth family?: A Conversation with Alex Montgomery 35:29

2+ y ago35:29

35:29

Adoptive Mom and Let It Be Us Deputy Director Alex Montgomery talks about adopting as a single mom and the importance of the relationship she has with her daughter’s birth family and why acknowledging and including a child’s biological family when possible is important in foster care. To learn more about foster care in Illinois, go to www.letitbeus…

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Jumping Into Foster Care: A Conversation with Vanessa Baie 35:33

2+ y ago35:33

35:33

A conversation with Vanessa Baie, leader of Let It Be Us’ efforts to educate and support people interested in becoming foster parents, who talks about her journey to become a fierce advocate for children and also delve into the world of foster care. To learn more, or connect directly with Vanessa, find us at www.letitbeus.org…

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Why Become a Foster Parent?: A Conversation with Lindsay and Scottie Long 33:05

2+ y ago33:05

33:05

Lindsay and Scottie made the big decision to become foster parents after Lindsay supported students in her classroom who experienced foster care. They’ll talk about what it’s like to be foster parents and how to navigate the relationship with the biological family while fostering. To learn more about what it’s like to be a foster parent, attend a f…

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Let It Be Us: A Foster Care & Adoption Podcast (Trailer) 4:00

2+ y ago4:00

4:00

At Let It Be Us, we believe that the path to foster care begins with education, and the best way to educate is to reach people where they are which is why we started the Let It Be Us Foster Care and Adoption podcast where we dive deep into topics related to fostering children, foster care in Illinois, as well as adoption. We hope you enjoy, learn s…

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Basics of Foster Parenting 32:04

3+ y ago32:04

32:04

This episode discusses the process in becoming a foster parents as well as some essential viewpoints before starting the process. I briefly go over supporting the foster child's religion and reunification as the goal. I also talk about the difference between getting licensed from an agency vs. DCS. Music Credit: bensound.com: New Beginnings --- Sup…

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Empathy for Biological Parents 25:11

4y ago25:11

25:11

This episode is not a complete look into why we should support the biological parents of the children we care for. This is just the beginning. I strongly believe in doing what we can as foster parents to keep adoption open and to include biological parents in these kids lives. I also support reunification which is the goal of foster care. Listen to…

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What Doesn't Help 20:15

4y ago20:15

20:15

No amount of stuff will ever heal the trauma these kids go through. Find out in this episode why donating things is not as valuable as teaching these kids to be prepared for adulthood. If you think others will benefit from this podcast, please share it. Also feel free to leave a comment or review. You can also send me a private message on Facebook …

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Words from a Former Foster Youth (FFY) 30:32

4y ago30:32

30:32

This episode will contain potentially triggering topics such as sexual abuse, self harm, suicide, and other forms of trauma. This episode includes the story of a Former Foster Youth who later became a foster parent. Her story is one of triumph and success despite so many traumatic and awful experiences. She is obviously a strong and intelligent wom…

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Favorite Fostering Experiences 23:14

4y ago23:14

23:14

In this episode I will talk about a few of my favorite days as a foster parent. Every-day moments are great and I have so many memories to cherish, but it was the hard days and the growth that resulted that stands out to me the most. I love being a foster and adoptive parent. I hope you enjoy hearing these stories. --- Support this podcast: https:/…

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What Not to Say to a Foster Parent 25:50

4y ago25:50

25:50

In this episode I will discuss how certain questions can create awkward conversations. I will also cover more about what it is like to be a foster parent and common misconceptions about foster care. Themes of this episode include; reunification, fostering teens, open adoption, and challenges of parenting. This episode is still a little broad and in…

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"You Will See" 28:17

4y ago28:17

28:17

This is the story of our family and how we became adoptive and foster parents. This episode discuses religious themes such as personal revelation from God. I believe God still talks to His people and can inspire each of us to follow paths when we might choose a more comfortable direction. I will discuss the way in which I have received this persona…

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Introduction to You WIll See 2:35

4y ago2:35

2:35

This episode Is a summary of what to expect from future episodes and gives general information about my perspective as a foster parent. Music for this podcast should be credited to www.bensound.com. The song used for this episode is called new beginnings and is composed by Benjamin Tissot. Cover photo credit: Nesha Havili. https://www.facebook.com/…

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Episode 20: The Good Stuff About Parenting 43:11

7+ y ago43:11

43:11

Matt joins Adam for a special 20th episode that details all of the amazing parts of being a parent and adopting from foster care.Adam R. tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 19: A Resolution In Court 18:12

8y ago18:12

18:12

The dramatic conclusion to our experience in court to try and adopt our boys. Listen to what it is like to share a court waiting room with the birth family and what the termination of parental rights looks like.Adam R. tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 18: Is This The End? 19:33

8y ago19:33

19:33

The time between court dates was filled with emotion and preparation for the possibility that the boys could be leaving. Learn more about birth parent visits, caregiver reports and emotionally preparing for different outcomes.Adam R. tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 17: Our Dramatic First Court Date 25:56

8y ago25:56

25:56

The court experience is intense and filled with emotions - this episode details our dramatic first time in court and it is complete with everything you have ever wanted to know about foster care court dates.Adam R. tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 16: Education Rights and Foster Care Bureaucracy 8:47

8y ago8:47

8:47

Do you want to hear a quintessential story about how cray the foster system can be? I give you our educational rights story. How we navigated the bureaucracy of being able to get speech services for our son.Adam R. tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 15: The First Birth Mother Visit 12:08

8+ y ago12:08

12:08

There were lots of emotions after the Birth Mother didn't show up to the scheduled visit. Now that she showed up for a visit, a waterfall of emotions and feelings flowed down.Adam R. tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 14: The First Birth Mother Phone Call 7:04

8+ y ago7:04

7:04

The Birth Mother called and spoke to the boys for the first time and we made every mistake in the book, so you don't have to. Hear the emotions and the chaos involved in our first phone call.Adam R. tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 13: Birth Parent Calls and Visits 12:18

8+ y ago12:18

12:18

Birth parent calls and visits can be filled with intensities and emotions, but what are the very first moments like of having contact with your child's birth parent? Here is our story.Adam R. tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 12: Reality and Bureaucracy of Foster Care 12:53

8+ y ago12:53

12:53

A special and fun announcement is made! Plus a look at a few of the bureaucratic trials and tribulations of the first week of the boys moving in, including dealing with the medical system, county social workers and a deluge of meetings and appointments.Adam R. tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 11: Move-In Day!!! 7:42

8+ y ago7:42

7:42

The day we dreamt of our whole lives was here. The boys moved in on Valentine's Day and the reality of having our boys living with their hopeful forever family was upon us on this magical day.Adam R. tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 10: The Fost-Adopt Transition Period 11:16

8+ y ago11:16

11:16

We met the boys, we loved them, they loved us, they loved our home, everything seemed great - can they move in immediately? NO! This episode details the patience required to navigate the transition period of getting to know your children before they move in officially.Adam R. tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 9: The Boys First Time Coming Home 10:22

8+ y ago10:22

10:22

How do you introduce your new children to their new home? Listen to how we overanalyzed every aspect of the boys' first visit to our home. From the language we used to what dinner we served, we overthought everything... and it was one of the best days of our lives.Adam R. tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 8: First Unsupervised Visit With Children 10:36

8+ y ago10:36

10:36

After a wonderful first time meeting the boys, it was time for our first unsupervised visit. This episode tells the tale of the emotions involved with our first time being able to parent our children at the park and at McDonalds.Adam R. tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 7: Time To Go Shopping! 6:34

9y ago6:34

6:34

Now that we met the boys, it was time to go buy car seats and clothes and to decorate their room. This may sound like an extraneous detail, but for us, it was a huge deal.Adam R. tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 6: More About Meeting The Boys 7:09

9y ago7:09

7:09

Episode 1 details the emotions of meeting the boys for the first time. This episode provides more information about that special day and how to prepare for it.Adam R. tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 5: Matched With Our Children 15:37

9y ago15:37

15:37

So, you received the call matching you with your children... what happens next? This episode details the first steps of our foster to adopt match including the meeting with our county adoption worker.Adam R. tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 4: The Call That Changed Our Lives 15:24

9y ago15:24

15:24

The phone rang and our lives changed forever. This episode details the bizarre time period of waiting to be matched with your children and what it is like to get the phone call that says you have been matched with your children. Spoiler alert: It is an amazing feeling!Adam R. tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 3: The Foster Parent Certification Process 32:21

9y ago32:21

32:21

Getting certified as a foster parent can be a daunting process - Matt joins the podcast for the first time to explain our foster training, home inspection and home study.Adam R. tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 2: County vs. Foster Family Agency 15:01

9y ago15:01

15:01

One of the most important decisions you will make in the process of adopting children from foster care is whether you should go directly through the county or a foster family agency. Listen to the reasons why we recommend going with a foster family agency.Adam R. tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 1: Meeting Your Children / Making The Decision 12:20

9y ago12:20

12:20

The Foster Adoption Podcast is a resource for people who are interested in growing their family by adopting children from foster care.Adam R. tarafından oluşturuldu

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