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Foster Care Aware

Foster Care Aware

Tidewater Friends of Foster Care

Foster Care Aware is a virtual summit and digital community event to educate about fostering, discover techniques to thrive during uncertain times as a parent, and connect with the community that cares about adoptive and foster parenting. For more information, please visit: https://tidewaterffc.org/fca/ Presented by Tidewater Friends of Foster Care Hosted by Audra Bullock and Erin Lindstrom
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Foster Care Aware episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Foster Care Aware for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Foster Care Aware episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Foster Care Aware - Foster Care Aware 2021 Wrap Up
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05/31/21 • 11 min

For more information, visit FosterCareAware.org

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Foster Care Aware - Key's Foster Care Story

Key's Foster Care Story

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05/28/21 • 19 min

Meet former foster youth, Key, who shares the moving story of her time in foster care and her perspective on the impact good foster parents can make. Key's perspective is incredibly moving- you don't want to miss this.

For more information, visit FosterCareAware.org

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Foster Care Aware - Fostering to Adopt

Fostering to Adopt

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05/26/21 • 25 min

If you've ever wondered about adopting through Foster Care, this segment is for you! Join us and Cassandra Calender-Ray of Virginia One Church One Child as we discuss the different things to think about when considering foster to adopt and what next steps you can take if that's the path you'd like to take.

For more information, visit FosterCareAware.org

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Foster Care Aware - How To Take Action as a Foster Care Advocate
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05/24/21 • 21 min

There are SO many ways to make a difference in the world of foster care even if you don't want to be a foster parent. In this segment we'll talk through the different ways you can get involved and how to start making a difference today!

For more information, visit FosterCareAware.org

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Foster Care Aware - Learning Hard and Soft Skills at First Star Academy
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05/21/21 • 23 min

First Star partners with universities and child welfare agencies throughout the country to make a long-term investment in foster youth and change the course of their lives, from abuse and neglect to academic achievement and self-sufficiency. In this segment, meet Lyndsey Wilson the CEO of First Star for an incredible conversation about First Star Academy and amazing news for Hampton Roads!

For more information, visit FosterCareAware.org

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Foster Care Aware - More Than Summer Camp

More Than Summer Camp

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05/19/21 • 21 min

The opportunity to go to summer camp is about more than just childcare. It's about forming connections with other people and the earth, forming bonds, and enjoying the time and space to be yourself and not just "do work." In this episode, you'll hear about Tidewater Friends of Foster Care's Summer Camp partnerships and how their volunteers make a huge difference and Monique Turner joins us to share about the incredible new camp The Barry Robinson Center is launching this summer.

For more information, go to FosterCareAware.org

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Foster Care Aware - Creating a Full Life for Kids in Care
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05/17/21 • 24 min

Connection, attachment, and community are essential parts of helping children in Foster Care create joyful lives. In this segment, Joy Rios of Connect With a Wish and Mary McGowan of Attach, who both run organizations AND have been foster and adoptive parents, join us for a beautiful conversation about the big and little things we can do as parents, volunteers, and neighbors to help create more connected moments.

For more information, visit FosterCareAware.org

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Foster Care Aware - The Power of Tutoring

The Power of Tutoring

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05/14/21 • 24 min

When a child enters Foster Care, more often than not, they're behind in school due to the pressures of their home life. Tidewater Friends of Foster Care created their tutoring program to meet kids where they are and provide them with the support they need to make academic progress. In this episode, meet two of TFFC's tutors, Angelina and Becky, and learn about the importance of tutoring and its incredible effects in and out of the classroom.

For more information, visit Tidewaterffc.org

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Foster Care Aware - How Foster Parents Can Help Heal The Brain
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05/12/21 • 26 min

Entering Foster Care is a traumatic experience for children which can affect how the brain functions. In this episode, John Murray of Families First of Virginia joins us to share insight into what actually happens to the brain during traumatic events and how foster families can actually help the brain heal.

For more information, visit FosterCareAware.org

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Foster Care Aware - Foster Care Town Hall Discussion
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04/23/21 • 55 min

Hosted by Audra Bullock, members of the foster care community discuss the current state of foster care and the future potential for everyone involved in the community.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Foster Care Aware have?

Foster Care Aware currently has 53 episodes available.

What topics does Foster Care Aware cover?

The podcast is about Parenting, Kids & Family and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Foster Care Aware?

The episode title 'Key's Foster Care Story' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Foster Care Aware?

The average episode length on Foster Care Aware is 22 minutes.

When was the first episode of Foster Care Aware?

The first episode of Foster Care Aware was released on Nov 7, 2020.

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