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Sep 17, 2025 33 min

"Get into the arena."

from The Call to Foster Hosted by Missouri Department of Social Services

Listen along as Shasta, Jessica, and Ashton chat with Becca Underwood about her experiences as a foster parent. Becca works with an organization called CarePortal, which helps families around the country meet needs that contribute to children entering the state welfare system. Through her work, Becca was prepared to take on the care of a couple of children on a temporary basis through her job; however, the children were brought into care just before her team was able to make it happen. She and her family had never intended to get into foster care, but they stepped up and were able to work with the state to help take care of those children. Becca also has two children whom she's adopted internationally, and she discusses the differences between that and local adoption through foster care. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a foster parent, learn how to get started on our website.

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