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Fostering Conversations
by CASA of Southwest Missouri
CASA of Southwest Missouri presents Fostering Conversations, where we tell real stories about real children in foster care. Host Shelby Blakley sits down with CASA of SWMO staff and volunteers to talk about their experience in child advocacy.
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Interviewing Micheala Steinmetz-Benton
In this episode, we talk with our incredible volunteer and ambassador, Micheala Steinmetz-Benton. Drawing from both her lived experience and formal education, Micheala shares insight into childhood trauma, including its lasting biological effects on the brain and body. We also dive into how just one consistent, caring adult can help interrupt those impacts and support a child’s healing and resilience. Want to learn more?Home | ACEs Aware – Take action. Save lives.Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire for AdultsIsabel's House - HomeCourt Appointed Special Advocates for Children - CASA SWMO
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Fostering Stories: When Tragedy Strikes
In this episode we explore the story of a child who loses their mother to cancer and their CASA couple who promised to never leave their side. Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children - CASA SWMO
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Interviewing Theresa Collins
This episode features Theresa Collins, founder of Beacon Organizational Consulting and a former foster youth whose life was transformed by her CASA advocate. Theresa shares her powerful full-circle journey and explores what it truly means to be "Foster Kid Fierce." Tune in to learn how advocacy can change a child's life. Want to follow Theresa's work or learn more? Check out her links: Beacon Business Consultinghttps://www.facebook.com/share/1CRDRVY3Si/?mibextid=wwXlfrhttps://www.instagram.com/beaconbusinessconsulting?igsh=MXBtczQ4bnY0a2Z4dQ==https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-collins-9021a9b6/?
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Fostering Stories: Consistency Through Chaos
In this episode we share the story of a foster child who learned how to trust again through the unwavering support of their CASA volunteer!Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children - CASA SWMO
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Fostering Stories: Four-ever Home
In this episode we share the story of four siblings and their CASA navigating a mother's addiction and the foster care system. Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children - CASA SWMOPACA - What is a Post-Adoption Contact Agreement? - Purl Adoptions
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Interviewing Julie Murray
Join us as we talk about Julie Murray's extensive experience with the foster care and child welfare system.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
CASA of Southwest Missouri presents Fostering Conversations, where we tell real stories about real children in foster care. Host Shelby Blakley sits down with CASA of SWMO staff and volunteers to talk about their experience in child advocacy.
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CASA of Southwest Missouri presents Fostering Conversations, where we tell real stories about real children in foster care. Host Shelby Blakley sits down with CASA of SWMO staff and volunteers to talk about their experience in child advocacy.
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Fostering Conversations is created and hosted by CASA of Southwest Missouri.
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