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Child Welfare
Community Support
Adoption
Foster Parent Attrition
Trauma
Community Engagement
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Family Support
Emotional Support
Foster Families
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America’s Kids Belong
Foster Parent Support
America's Kids Belong
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Abby Crooks
I Belong Project

Welcome to The Foster Friendly Podcast. We’re bringing foster care closer to home by sharing stories from the front lines. We're talking with former foster youth, foster parents and others who are finding unique and powerful ways to dramatically improve the experiences and outcomes for kids in foster care. The Foster Friendly podcast is brought to you by America’s Kids Belong, a nonprofit that hel... more

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In this episode of the Foster Friendly podcast, host Brian Mavis and co-host Courtney engage with Pam Bauer, a mother of 14 adopted children, to discuss the complexities of adoption, grief, and parenting. Pam shares her insights on the challenges of ... more

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In this kickoff to National Adoption Month, host Brian Mavis sits down with his cohosts (and adoptive parents) Courtney and Travis to discuss the real-world challenges and beauty of adoption. Together they unpack common myths about adoption, share th... more

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In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, hosts Courtney Williams and Brian Mavis discuss the themes of foster care and adoption as outlined in Brian's book, Upstream. They explore the importance of self-assessment for potential foster parents,... more

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In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, host Courtney Williams and co-host Travis Vangsnes welcome Liz Sutherland, a former foster youth and author. Liz shares her journey through foster care, the challenges of aging out, and the importance o... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Habegger
Foster parent and advocate
Episode: Exploring Non-Traditional Kinship Care and Embracing New Challenges with Chris and Kayla Habegger
Kayla Habegger
Foster parent and advocate
Episode: Exploring Non-Traditional Kinship Care and Embracing New Challenges with Chris and Kayla Habegger
Allison Ezell
Pediatric sleep consultant and founder of Dwell Pediatric Sleep
Dwell Pediatric Sleep
Episode: How to Bridge Holistic Sleep Principles and Trauma-Informed Care with Allison Ezell
Kim Swilpa
Adoptive mom and Executive Director of New Jersey Angels
New Jersey Angels
Episode: Mentoring and the Power of Changing Lives Through Love and Support with Kim Swilpa
Nicole Barlow
Former foster parent, wellness coach, and TBRI practitioner
Episode: 4 Healthy Habits You Need to Incorporate as a Foster Parent with Nicole Barlow
Abby Crooks
Veteran foster parent, public school teacher, and founder and executive director of Fostering Faithfully
Fostering Faithfully
Episode: How to Foster Faithfully through Generous Hospitality with Abby Crooks
Michael Weitzman
Foster care alumnus and advocate for vulnerable children
Lifesong for Orphans
Episode: His Faith Became the Catalyst to Overcome Dark Times in Foster Care with Michael Weitzman
Chef Kibby
Foster adoptive and bio father, full-time director at the largest women's correctional facility in Ohio, and host of the podcast The Hunger for Connection.
Episode: Cultivating Connection: Building Stronger Relationships in the Kitchen with Chef Kibby
Jenni Lord
Founder of Chosen and advocate for child welfare change
Chosen
Episode: Helping Kids and Families Heal Through the Power of Connection with Jenni Lord

Hosts

Brian Mavis
Host of the show, actively involved in discussing foster care topics and experiences.
Courtney Williams
Co-host who engages with various guests to explore foster care and family dynamics.
Travis Vangsnes
Co-host who contributes insights and perspectives on foster care experiences.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • The Power of shared stories

    What a powerful resource for foster families! Courtney, Brian and Travis bring much-needed honest and relatable stories that reflect real life joys, and challenges of fostering 👏💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kim SKW ZF
    United States5 months ago
  • So helpful!

    These podcasts are so helpful for me as a foster parent! I’ve loved every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fostering Strong
    United States5 months ago
  • Absolutely love!

    Absolutely love these podcasts!! Great guest speakers and information!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dp111207
    United States6 months ago
  • Inspiring Action through Partnership

    Be ready to be pleasantly surprised that this is not an informational podcast, it is a transformational podcast, where voices that matter and are so often overlooked find a place behind the speakerphone of love, providing fresh perspectives and calling us to action no matter who we are or where we find ourselves in life, through partnership in our communities.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hannah MSN RN
    United States9 months ago
  • Love it!

    Genuine. Curious. Timely. Thanks to the Foster Friendly team at AKB!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MamaKMiller
    United States9 months ago

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The podcast is often regarded as inspirational, encouraging action and greater involvement in child welfare and foster care issues.
Listeners appreciate the relatable and honest stories shared by the hosts and guests, finding the discussions to be a powerful resource for understanding foster care.
Many express gratitude for the insightful content that resonates with their own experiences in fostering or community involvement.

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How to Bridge Holistic Sleep Principles and Trauma-Informed Care with Allison Ezell
Q: How does food play a role in sleep and are they interrelated?
Allison explains that nutrition plays a significant role in sleep, particularly highlighting how blood sugar stabilization can affect sleep quality for children.
How to Bridge Holistic Sleep Principles and Trauma-Informed Care with Allison Ezell
Q: Why is sleep such a hard thing with our children that come to our homes through hard situations, through trauma, through foster care, adoption?
Allison explains that trauma impacts the brain, and the typical Western expectations of sleep can be triggering for children who have experienced hard situations.
How to Bridge Holistic Sleep Principles and Trauma-Informed Care with Allison Ezell
Q: How did you get into foster care and adoption?
Allison Ezell shares that her journey began with her family's history of adoption and a deep-seated desire to include adoption in her own family story.
Exploring Non-Traditional Kinship Care and Embracing New Challenges with Chris and Kayla Habegger
Q: How do you handle discussions with your biological kids and foster placement about this situation?
We give our son agency in how he wants to be introduced and educate them on handling questions from others.
Exploring Non-Traditional Kinship Care and Embracing New Challenges with Chris and Kayla Habegger
Q: How did you two love birds meet?
We met at the Grizzly Rose on their family night; I was 16 and Chris was 19.

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Centered around the theme of foster care, this collection of discussions engages listeners through personal stories and expert insights to shed light on the often-overlooked experiences of children in the foster system. Episodes feature a range of speakers, including former foster youth and foster parents, who share their real-life narratives, showcasing the power of community engagement and innovative solutions to help improve the lives of those involved in foster care. The podcast aims to create awareness, promote understanding, and inspire action towards supporting these vulnerable children and families, thereby bridging the gap between the foster care system and the community at large.

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Recent guests on The Foster Friendly Podcast include:

1. Chris Habegger
2. Kayla Habegger
3. Allison Ezell
4. Kim Swilpa
5. Nicole Barlow
6. Abby Crooks
7. Michael Weitzman
8. Chef Kibby

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