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Filter Free
by Keri Evans & Alexis Gilbert
Welcome to our Podcast! As two women who have spent more than a decade working in the social welfare system, we have a huge heart for advocating for children and families. This includes having conversations about the good, the bad, and the ugly that is child welfare. Our goal with this podcast, is to create a safe space for all parties to come learn, ask questions, and collectively work together to better the system. We hope you'll join us as we take time to discuss a variety of topics regarding child welfare, foster care, kinship, adoption, and so much more!
Episodes
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Sweet Redemption
Imagine being consumed by addiction and isolated within a domestic violent relationship for years. Jackie, our guest this week, was living this exhausting life which ultimately led to her losing her twin boys to foster care. Right away Jackie knew she had to make a change. Her commitment to…
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Never Settle
Welcome back! This week, Maggie, a mama of 7 boys, joins us and shares her journey as a foster mother who worked tirelessly to ensure her boys remained connected and ultimately together forever. Throughout each case Maggie didn't take no for an answer and her relentless efforts resulted in…
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What Matters Most
This week we have a special mama, Rachel visiting with us on the podcast. She is an author, a homeschool teacher, and a mama to many. She is a fierce advocate for foster care, and she shares with us the importance of reunification as well as the rollercoaster that can come with being a foster...
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Jack of All Trades
This week on Filter Free, we have Josie Anderson who talks to us about what led her to foster care, her experience as a medical professional as well as a CASA and her personal foster care experience as a foster mama. Josie is a follower of Christ, a wife, and a fierce advocate for children. We…
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Mama Heather
You may recognize Heather Bell for her bubbly personality on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. If you haven't already, go check her out at @justthebells10 and we can promise she will bring a smile to your face! This week we are so lucky as she joins us on the podcast to discuss her journey of...
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Those Eyes Pt. 2
Welcome back! During this episode, Chelsea tells us what happened after that life changing phone call to the police. Join us as she talks vividly about her experience in foster care, her reunion with her mother, and life now.
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Those Eyes Pt. 1
TRIGGER WARNING: Assault, Drug Use, & Suicide. The bravest thing someone can do is share their testimony with no reservations. Chelsea, a former foster youth, remembers CPS being in and out of her life from the age of 4. Her detailed recollection of events is jarring, but also a testament to how...
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See Something, Say Something
This week, Keri and Alexis sit down with Lauren, a current LMSW who has experience in case management, foster care, adoption, and advocacy. She educates us on what an advocacy center focuses on, the importance of reporting, and how to implement self-care in daily life. She also touches on how...
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"Not Everyone Will Go To Disney"
Welcome back! This week Keri and Alexis sit down with Shelley Williams, a former foster mother, whose family adopted twin boys and helped care for more than 10 other children. Despite her family's home closing two years ago, Shelley felt called to continue serving kids within the foster care…
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Let's Go Girls
This week Keri and Alexis traveled to visit with a few of their old co-workers. Shelby, Jessica, and Casey share their personal experiences within the foster care community as case managers. As a group, we discuss the importance of self-care, advocacy, and relationships. We also talk about the...
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Sunshine and Rainbows
Today we sat down with a friend and former foster mom of 10! Rachel and her husband Josh, have experienced heartbreak over the years but continue to persevere and advocate for children coming into their home. Rachel discusses that even though it's challenging to say goodbye to their foster...
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Wild Ride
This week we get the privilege of speaking with Tim and Laurie White, former foster parents who adopted 3 beautiful children, but that wasn't without sacrifice. This couple anticipated an adoption for one little girl, but a biological family member found out about her in the 11th hour. We got the...
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Triumph Over Adversity with Fiona
This week Alexis and Keri had the privilege of sitting down with Fiona, a former foster youth, who opens up about her personal experience in foster care. Her story is a testament to the bravery of children and their innate desire to be wanted, loved, and well cared for. Fiona is a special girl…
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Breaking It Down
This week Keri and Alexis sit down to touch base with one another and discuss how each feel the podcast is going. They also highlight the feedback they have been provided thus far and what the plan is for future episodes! In addition, the duo provides a short explanation about how the entire…
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Family Ties
On this episode, Keri and Alexis have a fun conversation with Keri's brother and sister-in-law, Kyle and Jenifer Richardson. The couple was recently licensed as a foster family and spent the last year providing a loving home for two children. During this discussion we dive into the couple's...
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Special Guest : Foster Parent Seleena Part 2
On this weeks episode, Keri & Alexis continue talking with Seleena about her experiences as a foster mother who went on to adopt two sons. We discuss the importance of collaborating as a team when it comes to children in foster care, acknowledging when to reach out for help, and setting…
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Special Guest: Foster Parent Seleena Part 1
On this episode, Keri and Alexis sit down with Seleena, a biological, foster, and adoptive mother, who spent 6 years as a licensed foster parent. Join us as Seleena revisits some of her unique experiences which includes her thoughts and feelings as she took her first placement and how her family...
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Licensing Options
Surprise! This week, Keri is solo as she offers listeners a quick insight into the different licensing options. This episode is great for those interested in learning more about becoming a foster, adoptive, or kinship caregiver. There are options for everyone, and our hope is that someone out…
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How We Got Here
On this episode of the Filter Free Podcast, Alexis and Keri sit down for the first time to introduce themselves and ramble about "How We Got Here". They discuss who they are, how they landed in social work, and offer up a little bit about what they plan to share within this podcast. This includes...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to our Podcast! As two women who have spent more than a decade working in the social welfare system, we have a huge heart for advocating for children and families. This includes having conversations about the good, the bad, and the ugly that is child welfare. Our goal with this podcast, is to create a safe space for all parties to come learn, ask questions, and collectively work together to better the system. We hope you'll join us as we take time to discuss a variety of topics regarding child welfare, foster care, kinship, adoption, and so much more!
HOSTED BY
Keri Evans & Alexis Gilbert
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Welcome to our Podcast! As two women who have spent more than a decade working in the social welfare system, we have a huge heart for advocating for children and families. This includes having conversations about the good, the bad, and the ugly that is child welfare. Our goal with this podcast, is...
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