Hear from Tandela Swann, subject of the book Kirabo. Hear abouot her journey as a single woman in her early 20's adopting in Uganda, and her journey since then. This miraculous story is touching and encouraging for those considering adoption!
In today's episode, host Amanda Preston speaks with fellow foster and adoptive mom about building social bridges with children with invisible disabilities, and supporting their peer relationship development. Navigating friendships can be challe
In today's episode, host Amanda Preston speaks with Derek Hamer, an adult international adoptee. He shares his feelings on transracial adoption, racism, and culture and provides advice and wisdom for current or future adoptive parents/foster pa
In today's episode, host Amanda Preston discusses the challenges faced by foster parents and the systemic changes that need to occur. She discusses the need for foster parent collaboration, respect, and social workers to understand trauma, atta
In today's episode we interview Michelle-Madrid Branch, an author, speaker, adoptee empowerment coach, international adoptee, and global advocate for women and children; specializing in the areas of adoption, foster care, abandonment recovery,
In today's episode, we meet host Amanda Preston and learn about her journey with her husband at 19 and 20 years old into the world of adoption and foster care, and how it turned into 8 children, a social work career and a non-profit charity sup
In today's episode we talk with Karen Peters on the importance of counseling, the benefits, and how it can support adoptive and foster families on their parenting journey. Learn more about depression, PTSD, anxiety, and how it relates to the pa
A look at how fostering affects siblings in the home, from the perspective of the kids. Join Amanda two of her daughters as they discuss what it looks like to be a foster family.