All Episodes
The Foster Friendly Podcast — 101 episodes
A Tribute to Brian Mavis’s Leadership Impact and Big Wins for Foster Care
Celebrating Our 100th Episode and Meet Our New Cohost Kristin Allender
Courtney’s Farewell Episode: Celebrating Her Incredible Impact at America’s Kids Belong
How Loving Beyond Fears Changed the Life of a Medically Fragile Child with Judy Wright
Lessons From a Foster Dad: Building Stability and Belonging in Kids with Corey McKinney
How Systems Fail to Address Long-Term Grief, and Loss — And What We Can Do Differently with Shenandoah Chefalo
Foster Care 101: A Back to the Basics Guide to Foster Parenting
Tumbleweeds to Triumph: Advocacy and Hope for Foster Youth with Paula Yost
Keeping it Real: What Every Foster Parent Needs to Know with Dr. John DeGarmo and Jen Lilley
Foster Parenting Success: Pro Tips and Practical Advice with Laura, Foster Parent Partner
Innovating Child Welfare Systems with Felicia Curcuru
From Foster Care to Flourishing: An Actor, Author, and Advocate with Charell Star
Creating Belonging: Inspiring Stories From Our I Belong Project
Overcoming Fatherhood Wounds and Being Better Fathers and Father Figures with Patton Dodd
Love Isn’t Enough: The Honest Realities of Foster Parenting with Kayla Moffitt
Transforming Trauma Into Triumph: Practical Tips and Tools with Jeanette Yoffe
How to Keep Going as a Foster Mom: Encouragement and Inspiration with Jamie Finn
"Foster Care Saved My Life": A Heartfelt Conversation with Tyler Hunter
A New Year of the Podcast and Some Great Listener Submitted Questions
A Soldier’s Big Heart: Jackson’s Gift to Foster Youth with Sarah Davis and Andrea Forringer
Replay: How to Best Navigate the Holidays as a Foster Family with Bethany Hall
Digital Safety for Foster Homes: Insights from Cybersecurity Experts
The Alarming Connection Between Foster Care and Sex Trafficking with Hollie Strand
WinShape Homes: Leading the Way Through Collaboration in Foster Care with Callie Priest
Cross Cultural Adoption Insights and Their Native American Adoption Story with Greg and Sam Hollback
Navigating the Unique Challenges of Transracial Adoption with Isaac Etter
Gaining a Better Understanding of Grief and Loss in Adopted Children with Pam Bauer
Adopting From Foster Care: Common Myths and Helpful Tips and Insights
Go Upstream: A Call to Action in Response to the 10 Social Wounds Affecting Foster Care
Finding Family in Unexpected Places: The Inspiring Story of Foster Care Alum Liz Sutherland
Creating a More Supportive and Connected Foster Care Ecosystem with Jason Weber
Go Upstream: The Social Wounds Homelessness, Incarceration, Teen Pregnancy, and Generational Foster Care
From Foster Care to City Hall: The Story, Lessons, and Inspiring Vision of Mayor Jason Salamun
Building a Church With a Heart for Foster Care and Birth Families with Kelly and Tracie Ward
Go Upstream: The Social Wounds Sex Trafficking, Addiction, and Poverty in Foster Care
Foster Parenting and Electronics: Navigating the Challenges of Smartphones, Screens, and Social Media
From Foster Care to Bestselling Author: An Inspiring Conversation with Kate Angelo
Go Upstream: The Social Wounds Trauma, Physical Illness, and Suicide in Foster Care
Practical Tips and Patient Perseverance in Dealing with Challenging Behaviors with Danny and Ashley Smith
Representing All Parties Involved in Foster Care with Ryan O'Donnell
Go Upstream: A Powerful Book About Foster Care and 10 Social Wounds
Transformed: From Foster Care to Miss Kentucky with Ariana Rodriguez
Fostering to Adoption to Advocacy: Building Stronger Communities with Greg and Valerie Buccola
Creating Safe Spaces of Belonging for Every Youth with Kim Botto
Fostering Front Door: An Exciting New Initiative From America's Kids Belong with Laura Mobley
Seeing Foster Care and Faith Converge on the Big Screen with Filmmaker Erin Dooley
Powerful Children’s Book Illuminates Truths About Foster Care with Jessica Mathisen
A Legacy of Support and Care: A Mayor Champions Foster Families with Tommy Allegood
One Year Anniversary of the Podcast: The Most Inspiring Moments and Stories
Introducing the Campus Housing Affordability for Foster Youth Act with Congressman Landsman
From Meth to Social Worker, a Powerful Reunification Story with Brenna Hunter
Home Sweet Home: Ashley and Ashton Share About Their Journey to Reunification
A Foster Mom and Birth Mom Share Their Moving Story with Ashley Darrow and Selena Whitley
Reunification: An Honest Conversation Around Foster Care’s Primary Goal
Helpful Tips and Advice When the Going Gets Tough for Foster Families with Bethany Hall
Overcoming Odds: From Street Child in Uganda to Foster and Forever Dad with Peter Mutabazi
Frontlines of Foster Care: A Conversation with Laura, Foster Parent Partner
Stories on Foster Care, Leadership, and Celebrating 10 Epic Years as an Organization
Exploring Non-Traditional Kinship Care and Embracing New Challenges with Chris and Kayla Habegger
A Lively Conversation on Congregate Care and Celebrating a Century of Caring for Kids with Scott Fuller
How to Bridge Holistic Sleep Principles and Trauma-Informed Care with Allison Ezell
Fostering Resilience: Humor and Play as Tools for Felt Safety with Brian, Travis, and Courtney
Mentoring and the Power of Changing Lives Through Love and Support with Kim Swilpa
4 Healthy Habits You Need to Incorporate as a Foster Parent with Nicole Barlow
How to Foster Faithfully through Generous Hospitality with Abby Crooks
What Foster Families Wish Caseworkers Knew and What Caseworkers Wish Foster Families Knew with Brian, Travis, and Courtney
His Faith Became the Catalyst to Overcome Dark Times in Foster Care with Michael Weitzman
Cultivating Connection: Building Stronger Relationships in the Kitchen with Chef Kibby
Teens Openly Share Their Experiences as Birth Children in a Foster Home with Eli and Ayla Williams
A Powerful Journey From Foster Care to Foster Parenting with Melissa Smallwood
The Staggering and Perpetual Problem of Too Many Foster Families Quitting with Brian, Travis, and Courtney
Helping Kids and Families Heal Through the Power of Connection with Jenni Lord
Helpful Insights on Birth Children in Foster and Adoptive Families with Daniela Coats
We Don't Age Out of Needing a Family: Teens in Foster Care with Tracee Rudd
A Lively Foster Care Conversation with Focus on the Family’s Dr. Sharen Ford
Foster Care 101: Things You Don’t Need to Do to Be Foster Parents with Brian, Travis, and Courtney
The Importance of Water Safety Lessons for Kids in Foster Care with Sarah Boyd
Caring for Yourselves Better as a Foster Family with Rebecca Harvin and Stacy Lasonde
Foster Mom Inspiring Her City to Better Support Families with Cayela Moody
A Field of Dreams for Foster Care with Savannah Bananas Co-Owner Emily Cole
How to Best Navigate the Holidays as a Foster Family with Bethany Hall
America’s Kids Belong’s Three Signature Solutions to Fixing Recruitment and Retention Issues with Nanette Kirsch and Phil Grizzle
Former Naval Officer Shares About His Experiences in Foster Care with Dairius Kawawehi
Adopting From Foster Care: A Need That Few Know Much About with Marcy Bursac
One Couple's Journey of Going From Zero to Four Kids Instantly with Adriana and Jamie Howard
The Rewarding and Challenging Journey of Fostering as a Single Dad with Nicholas Kelley
Foster Care 101: Addressing the Most Common Myths and Questions with Brian, Travis, and Courtney
How One Colorado Church Is Loving Its Neighbors in Foster Care with Buddy Sampson
It’s Never Too Late to Bring Your Gifts and Experiences to Foster Care with Larry and Tammie May
Caseworker Shares Valuable Insights on All Things Foster Care with Becca Bramley
What It’s Like Being a Teenager in Foster Care with Britt Kelley
Inspiring Lessons From Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot with Brian, Travis, and Courtney
Couple Shares Their Journey of Fostering Kids With Special Needs with the Housers
Leading Foster Care Expert Shares Powerful Stories and Insights with Dr. John DeGarmo
From Foster Care to PhD: Overcoming Education Hurdles with Dr. Danisha Keating
What’s Behind the Foster Care to Prison Pipeline? with Bernie Lattner
A Critical Need for Fostering and Adopting Siblings with Former Foster Youth Tina Bauer
Empty Nester Adopts Seven Siblings After Tragedy Struck with Pam Willis
Foster Friendly Communities Providing Huge Support to Foster Families with Nanette Kirsch
Advocating for Older Children in Foster Care with Barry Farmer
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