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Meet former foster youth, Key, who shares the moving story of her time in foster care and her perspective on the impact good foster parents can make. Key's perspective is incredibly moving- you don't want to miss this.For more information, vis
If you've ever wondered about adopting through Foster Care, this segment is for you! Join us and Cassandra Calender-Ray of Virginia One Church One Child as we discuss the different things to think about when considering foster to adopt and what
There are SO many ways to make a difference in the world of foster care even if you don't want to be a foster parent. In this segment we'll talk through the different ways you can get involved and how to start making a difference today!For mor
First Star partners with universities and child welfare agencies throughout the country to make a long-term investment in foster youth and change the course of their lives, from abuse and neglect to academic achievement and self-sufficiency. In
The opportunity to go to summer camp is about more than just childcare. It's about forming connections with other people and the earth, forming bonds, and enjoying the time and space to be yourself and not just "do work." In this episode, you'l
Connection, attachment, and community are essential parts of helping children in Foster Care create joyful lives. In this segment, Joy Rios of Connect With a Wish and Mary McGowan of Attach, who both run organizations AND have been foster and a
When a child enters Foster Care, more often than not, they're behind in school due to the pressures of their home life. Tidewater Friends of Foster Care created their tutoring program to meet kids where they are and provide them with the suppor
Entering Foster Care is a traumatic experience for children which can affect how the brain functions. In this episode, John Murray of Families First of Virginia joins us to share insight into what actually happens to the brain during traumatic
Becoming a foster parent requires in-depth training provided by the licensing agency you choose to work with. In this conversation we're joined by Jessica Schwabe from Intercept Health, Amy Barbour of enCircle, Ronnie Gehring of Embrace Therape
For more than 25 years, The Barry Robinson Center’s Foster Care Program has provided quality foster care and foster parent training in Hampton Roads. Join us for this eye-opening conversation with BRC's CEO, Rob McCartney to learn more about th
Taking quality care of kids in foster care requires much more than an empty bed and an open heart. Join us for a conversation with Sabrina Carr from The UpCenter and LaCora Harris from Spotsylvania Department of Human Services to learn how orga
It's 2021 and we're back with an incredible month-long series to share with you the current state of foster care and how you can get involved as a volunteer, advocate, foster parent, or donor. Taking care of our community's most vulnerable chil
Hosted by Audra Bullock, members of the foster care community discuss the current state of foster care and the future potential for everyone involved in the community.
What an incredible month it's been!! Join Erin and Audra for one final segment!For more information, please visit: https://tidewaterffc.org/fcanextsteps/Presented by Tidewater Friends of Foster CareIn partnership with The Barry Robinson Cent
John Murray from Families First of Virginia joins us for a second time!John is an incredible teacher and in this segment, he’ll be explaining trauma and the brain in a way that will help you better understand everyone in your life! If you’re r
Meet Nichola Diaz, Membership Director of the Hampton Family YMCA and a former foster youth. She shares about her personal experience within foster care and why it’s important to serve foster youth. Nichola also elaborates on the role that the
On Thursday we welcome Felicia LaGarde, Resource Home Coordinator and Lakeitha Rusan, Family Services Specialist with Chesapeake Department of Human Services. We will discuss the need for foster parents in Chesapeake, the licensing process, and
Meet Joy Rios, Founder and Director of Connect With A Wish, adoptive and foster mom, and TFFC board member.In this beautiful conversation we talk about:• How Connect With A Wish serves as a bridge between our local community and kids in Foste
Meet Toni Freeman and Charlene Gholson of Lutheran Family Services. We have the pleasure of chatting with Amy Barbour, Regional Manager and Maurice Gallimore, Resource Family Specialist. They share about LFS’s family-oriented, personal approach
Meet John Murray, Founder and CEO of Families First of Virginia.In this conversation, John will share about who the ideal foster parents for Families First are, how Families First’s training uniquely supports families, and what their current n
Meet BeBe Tran of Catholic Commonwealth Charities for an incredible conversation about: • The basics of international foster care and caring for refugee children • What Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC) does• How CCC works with foster p
Meet Cary Love, the Volunteer Coordinator with Norfolk CASA this afternoon. In this conversation, you’ll learn about becoming a CASA, the services CASA provides to help foster youth, and why more volunteers are needed now.For more information,
Spend your Monday morning getting to know Erin Lindstrom, co-host of Foster Care Aware!Erin is a coach, strategist and advocate and in this segment, she'll share about:• Mindful parenting strategies• Making choices confidently• TFFC's Prosp
Melvin Roy is a former foster youth and founder of Foster-U at ODU. He also serves as President of an advocacy group called SpeakOut which is helping to change the foster system. Join us for a conversation where Melvin shares his experience in
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