Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship Care
Creating a FamilyAre you thinking about adopting or fostering a child? Confused about all the options and wondering where to begin? Or are you an adoptive or foster parent or kinship caregiver trying to be the best parent possible to this precious child? This is the podcast for you! Every week, we interview leading experts for an hour, discussing the topics you care about in deciding whether to adopt/foster or how... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 921 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Non-ProfitKids & FamilyBusinessParenting | |||
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How do you manage daily expenses and budgeting when you are a foster or kinship caregiving family? We speak with Nicole Valenzuela, a foster parent and founder of Fostering Finances,... more
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Question: My husband and I are considering whether we will open our special needs consideration to include children who are HIV+. We have already been approved to adopt from India, a... more
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What strategies can parents and caregivers implement in their homes to help reduce the risk that their children may be sexually abused? Learn practical parenting tools from this conv... more
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Question: My husband and I are in the process of adopting a waiting child internationally. This is our first adoption and we will soon be waiting to be matched with a child. I teach ... more
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- Most Influential Podcast In Our Adoption Journey
For nearly two years, we were in the planning and waiting phase of what would become an open adoption with our child’s birth family. This podcast is one that educated me on so many things - trauma and adoption informed parenting, the values and challenges of an open adoption and the importance of listening to the stories of birth parents and adoptees. I attribute much of my understanding and intentionality with our open adoption to this podcast and others I learned about through guests on the sh... more
Apple Podcasts5T. Ewinghill
United States3 months ago - Great and Informative
Great podcast, providing informative and insightful information!
Apple Podcasts5GF33United States4 months ago - Our go to!
Such a wonderful podcast. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5lisaversa01United States6 months ago - My favorite foster care/adoption podcast
I found you about a year ago while we were going through our home study. Your podcast has been so helpful! We are now foster parents of two teen girls and I have gone back and listened to almost all of your old episodes as well. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5MackenzieAlexisMatthewUnited States6 months ago - Excellent resource
Essential content for adoptive parenting!
Apple Podcasts5hahauganUnited States6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #232 | United States/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #229 |  Canada/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #137 |  Poland/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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Content typically revolves around various aspects of adoption, foster care, and kinship care. Each episode often features interviews with experts, providing insights and advice on navigating the challenges associated with these parenting journeys. Topics range from managing the psychological needs of children entering foster care to practical strategies for parenting children who have experienced trauma, thereby equipping listeners with tools to support their families effectively. The focus on trauma-informed care is a distinctive feature, making it a valuable resource for anyone involved in these complex parenting scenarios. The program is characterized by its approachable and informative style, aiming to empower listeners through knowledg... more
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1. Dr. Eliana Gil
2. Kathleen Harnish McKune
3. Karen Dickson
4. Dr. Yolanda Montgomery
5. Sara Poore
6. Brittany Anderson
7. Dr. Melody Aguayo
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