Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship Care

Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship Care

Author: Creating a Family Language: English Episodes: 100
Navigating the world of adoption, foster care, or kinship care brings a unique mix of hope, complexity, and countless questions. Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship Care exists to meet you right where you are in that journey. Each week, we sit down with leading psychologists, social workers, legal experts, and experienced parents for substantive, hour-long conversations. You’ll hear practical guidance on everything from initial considerations and legal processes to the nuanced, everyday realities of parenting children who have experienced trauma or loss. This isn't about superficial tips; it's about building a foundation of understanding and resilience. Whether you're just exploring options, are deep in the certification process, or are years into caring for your child, these discussions provide clarity and connection. The Creating a Family podcast, produced by the organization of the same name, draws from a deep well of professional and lived experience across the non-profit, business, and parenting spheres. Tune in for honest talk that respects the gravity of your decisions and celebrates the profound commitment of building families through alternative paths.
Episodes
Practical Financial Strategies for Foster & Kinship Families [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:22
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! How do you manage daily expenses and budgeting when you are a foster or kinship caregiving family? We speak with Nicole Valenzuela, a foster parent and founder of Fostering Finances, to lea…
Preventing Sexual Abuse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:52
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! What strategies can parents and caregivers implement in their homes to help reduce the risk that their children may be sexually abused? Learn practical parenting tools from this conversatio…
Navigating Time Off from Work to Bond with a Newly Adopted Child [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:16
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Question: My husband and I are in the process of adopting a waiting child internationally. This is our first adoption and we will soon be waiting to be matched with a child. I teach in high…
Understanding Resilience and How to Build It [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:54
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Resilience is more than just bouncing back from a challenge. Join us for a conversation about building resilience in ourselves and our kids, understanding coping tools, and caring well for…
Is It Too Soon to Look Through Foster Photo Listings? - Weekend Wisdom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:08
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Question: We are currently going through our home study to adopt from foster care, and I'm wondering if it is too early to look at photo listings? I have been looking at photo listings for…
Is My Child At Risk for Human Trafficking? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:27
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! What is human trafficking? Is your child at increased risk of being trafficked? Listen to this conversation with guests Dr. Yolanda Montgomery, a nurse, advocate, and the founder of Zoë Min…
Tweens and Teens: Managing Tech & Mental Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:22
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Do you worry about the impacts that screen time, social media, or gaming have on your tween and teens' mental health? We spoke to Brittany Anderson, an author, certified play and narrative…