Holding Space: A Foster Care Series on Grief and Healing Part 3

Host Matt Darrah is joined by Laura Bownds for the third episode of this four part series. We are also joined by Amanda Rodgers and Dianne Ridgeway. We continue to explore the theme of grief in the context of foster care and adoption. We delve into the experiences of grief from various perspectives, including foster parents, adoptive parents, and professionals working in the field. The episode emphasizes the importance of maintaining connections with biological families and the role of support and community in navigating grief. We also disucss the profound experience of grief in the context of foster care and adoption, highlighting the challenges faced by parents and children. It emphasizes the importance of support and community in navigating the complexities of grief in these situations.TakeawaysGrief in foster care and adoptionMaintaining connections with biological families Grief in foster care and adoptionSupport and community are crucialChapters00:00 Introduction and Podcast Disclaimer05:07 Understanding Grief in Foster Care and Adoption19:38 Grief and Loss in Transitional Living and Graduationpanhandleorphan.orgEpisode Sponsor:https://thestretchingplace.com/(806) 646-5880