Too Many Goodbyes: How Foster Care Instability Impacts Children

Too Many Goodbyes: How Foster Care Instability Impacts Children

Author: Creating a Family August 19, 2026 Duration: 51:09
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Children in foster care can experience far more than a change in placement. They may lose caregivers, siblings, schools, routines, communities, caseworkers, therapists, and other trusted relationships—sometimes again and again. What does that repeated instability mean for a child’s behavior, sense of safety, and ability to trust? In this episode, we talk with Rita Soronen, President and CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, about the impact of foster c...

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship Care
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The Power of Showing Up for Families Before They Fall Apart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:59
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! What if families had support before a crisis led to foster care? In this episode, we talk with Dr. David Anderson, psychologist and founder and executive director of SAFE Families for Child…
Is Fostering Going to Hurt My Kids? - Weekend Wisdom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:19
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Question: We are seriously considering becoming foster parents. We have 2 children by birth, and I am really worried about how this will affect them and what I can do to prevent some of the…
Strengthening Foster Families [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:44
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Foster families are doing significant work to support both the children in their homes and the parents of those kids. What do they need to thrive in this work? We talk with Cathleen Bearse,…
So You Want to be a Foster Parent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:29
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Have you considered fostering? What might be holding you back? Join us for a conversation with Laura, the Foster Parent Partner, to explore what it takes to be ready to foster, what the lic…
NFL Running Back Ricky Watters: How Adoption Shaped My Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:29
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Join us for this interview with former NFL Running Back and Super Bowl Champion Ricky Watters. He is an adoptee, an adoptive dad, and author of a new children’s book on adoption, A Gift Cal…
What Do Kids Need From Therapy? - Weekend Wisdom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:32
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Question: I’m an intern therapist working with kids involved in DHS and the foster system. Could you guys talk about what a kid in the system needs from therapy? Or like what helped them, w…